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UK Prime Ministers
Head of her majestey's government, the Prime Minister office dates back to 1721. Prime Ministers traditionally live at 10 Downing Street in London. The Prime Minister is appointed by the queen, and is felt to inspire confidence in the House of Commons.
584 Questions
What UK prime minister was assassinated?
The Rt Hon Spencer Perceval is the only British Prime Minister to have been assassinated. John Bellingham shot him through the heart with a pistol in the lobby of the House of Commons at 5:15pm on 11 May 1812.
Who was the British prime minister at beginning of World War 2?
Neville Chamberlain- he declared war on Germany on 3rd September 1939 after Hitler invaded Poland, thereby breaking the Munich Declaration which Chamberlain believed he had secured the previous year.
He went on to send a vast British expeditionary Force of 150,000 men and armaments to France, to support the Frence in the battle to stop the Nazis invading France. But although the combined Anglo-French Armies inflicted heavy losses on the Germans, they could not prevent the advance of Hitler's Panzer tank divisions from driving them back towards the Dunkirk beach head. A huge emergency evacuation campaign ensued, after which Chamberlain was discredited as a competent wartime leader and resigned in May 1940.
He was replaced by Winston Churchill, who took office as head of a Coalition Government only about a fortnight before the Battle of Britain began.
Who was Britains first divorced Prime Minister?
Margaret Thatcher was the first (and so far, only) female Prime Minister of Britain. She was in office from May 4, 1979 to November 28, 1990. She was a strong leader and was once dubbed the 'Iron Lady' by a news journalist.
What did Churchill say England would never do?
Winston Churchill famously declared that England would never surrender during his speech on June 4, 1940, to the House of Commons. He emphasized that even in the face of overwhelming adversity, Britain would continue to fight on the beaches, landing grounds, fields, and streets, vowing to never give up against Nazi Germany. This resolute stance became a symbol of British determination during World War II.
Americans were shocked to learn that British Prime Minister, Lord North, was hiring mercenaries from Germany and Scotland to help end the American revolution. At first there were about 12,000 "Hessian" troops sent to the rebelling colonies.
Who is the the British prime minister who sought to appease Nazi Germany to avoid war?
Neville Chamberlain
Has Boris Johnson ever been arrested?
boris was arested on the 25th of september 2019 for impersonating a prime minister who at the time was dominic . policd arrested him at number 10 whilst he was onling gaming with his friends. as many people believe this story to be "fake news" boris johnson has denied these allegations how ever there is photo evidence of the time boris got arrested.
The Atlantic Charter, signed on June 22, 1941 by President Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, reflected growing American support for a policy of
Who served as prime minister of Britain from 1756 to 1761?
Thomas Pelham-Holles Prime Minister at the start of 1756. He was replaced by William Cavendish on the 16th of November 1756. He then served until the 25th of June 1757. He was replaced by Thomas Pelham-Holles again, who served until 1762.
Which prime minister is associated with a hot drink?
Earl Grey is a type of black tea, flavoured with bergamot oil.
It is named after Charles Grey, second Earl Grey who was Prime Minister of The United Kingdom from 1830 to 1834.
The reasons for naming the tea after him are not clear, different versions of the story being promoted by different tea manufacturers, but it is thought that he was given bergamot flavoured tea in his capacity as a diplomat; by whom and when the gift was made is disputed.
What does the deputy prime minister UK do?
He stands in if the Prime Minister is overseas or indisposed - much the same as the Vice President in the United States.
Who was the prime minister of Great Britain during the peace talks?
Neville Chamberlain was the British prime minister who's peace talks with Adolf Hitler failed to prevent World War II.
What is the first name of Prime Minister Douglas-Home?
Alec.
Alec Douglas-Home was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for just less than a year from 1963 October 18 to 1964 October 16.
Which British Prime Minister was born at Blenheim Place?
Winston Churchill, Britain's famous leader during WW2.
Did Pittsburgh got its name from the British Prime Minister who led the British to victory?
Yes, it did. It was named in honour of William Pitt the Elder, who led Britain to victory in the Seven Years' War.
A brand of tea named after the british prime minister 1830-1834?
Earl Grey- it was introduced to Britain from the Far East during his leadership, and he liked it so much it became his favourite drink.
About whom the british prime minister said half naked Fakir from India?
This was said by Winston Churchill about Mahatma Gandhi, India's famous leader of the Indepedence movement.
How old is British Prime Minister Gordon Brown?
Gordon Brown is no longer British Prime Minister, having been voted out at the 1010 General Elections, although he is still a backbench MP.
He is currently 60 years old as of December 2012, turning 61 on 20th February next, although he has kept his youthful looks and looks much younger than he actually is!
