UK Prime Ministers

The British Prime Minister who sent the first convicts to Australia was Lord Sydney, who held office from 1792 to 1794. The decision to establish a penal colony in Australia was made under his administration, leading to the First Fleet's arrival in Botany Bay in 1788. The fleet carried convicts from Britain, marking the beginning of European settlement in Australia.

Winston Churchill delivered his famous "Never give in" speech on October 29, 1941, to students at Harrow School, emphasizing resilience in the face of adversity during World War II. The speech aimed to inspire determination and courage as Britain faced the threat of Nazi Germany. By urging his audience to persevere and maintain their resolve, Churchill sought to bolster morale and reinforce the idea that steadfastness was crucial for survival and eventual victory.

As of October 2023, there have been three unmarried British Prime Ministers: William Pitt the Younger, who served from 1783 to 1801 and again from 1804 to 1806; the Earl of Shelburne, who served briefly in 1782; and more recently, Boris Johnson, who was unmarried during part of his tenure. While it is not common for British Prime Ministers to be unmarried, these individuals have held the office without being married at the time.

No, you do not have to be Protestant to be Prime Minister of the UK. While historically, the position has been held by members of the Church of England, there are no formal religious requirements for the role. The UK is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system, and any Member of Parliament, regardless of their faith, can be appointed as Prime Minister.

The position of Prime Minister of Britain emerged in the early 18th century, evolving from the role of the First Lord of the Treasury. Sir Robert Walpole is often regarded as the first de facto Prime Minister, serving from 1721 to 1742. Over the centuries, the role has expanded in authority and responsibility, particularly following the Reform Acts of the 19th century and the establishment of the cabinet system. Today, the Prime Minister is the head of government, responsible for leading the executive branch and representing the UK domestically and internationally.

William Pitt the Younger was the British prime minister who became the subject of a 2004 biography by William Hague. Pitt was the youngest ever prime minister of Britain, taking office at the age of 24.

The British prime minister who coined the phrase "Don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy, and the lash" is Sir Winston Churchill. He said this during a parliamentary debate in 1945, criticizing the emphasis on naval traditions and calling for modernization in the Royal Navy.

No, Theresa May is not a Catholic. She was raised in the Anglican Church and has described herself as a member of the Church of England.

In 2010, there were two Prime Ministers of Great Britain: Gordon Brown and David Cameron. Gordon Brown served as Prime Minister from 2007 to 2010 as the leader of the Labour Party. David Cameron then took over as the leader of the Conservative Party and served as Prime Minister from 2010 to 2016.

To let Churchill lead the nation in WW2. Also, he had: 1) Not prepared the UK sufficiently (through re-armament) for war with Germany and 2) supported Chamberlain's policy of appeasement with Nazi Germany.

David Lloyd George.

at the ae of 18?

Edward Heath was the UK Prime Minister in 1973. He was the Leader of the Conservative Party from 1965-75 and Prime Minister from 1970 to 1974.

Conservative

The function of Prime Minister (or PM for short) only emerged progressively in English history. The person who is considered to have been the first PM of England, although the function was not called that officially, was Robert Walpole, who served in the early 18th century under George I and George II. There simply was no PM under Elizabeth. The most important executive body would have been the Privy Council; other important functions at court include the Lord Chamberlain and any personal councellors of the queen. Queen Elizabeth I would have everyone do what she wanted. Queen Elizabeth II become Queen of several countries, such as the UK and Canada. In the UK Winston Churchill was the then PM.

None. The position of Prime Minister did not exist during Elizabeth I's reign. It could be said that it has it's roots in the execution of her successor James I after his execution. The position of Prime Minister developed slowly into what it is today, though it would be safe to say that there wasn't what we would recognize as a Prime Minister for over a century after Elizabeth I's reign.

Under UK statute law, a Parliament lasts for a maximum of 5 years and 8 months, but of course Parliament can change this any time it wants. A Prime Minister stays in office for as long as s/he has the confidence of Parliament. (There is no limit on the number of terms that s/he can serve). THATS NOT WHAT THERE ASKING??^^^^ THERE SAYING HOW MANY TIMES A YEAR DOES THE PRIME MINISTER HAVE TO CALL AN ELECTION!!!!!!!! AND ITS NOT UNDER THE UK STATUE LAW CANADA WAS GRANTED ITS OWN CONSTITION A LONG TIME AGO!!

Harold Wilson of the Labour Party was British PM when January 1972 rolled around, but he was replaced on June 19 by Conservative leader Edward Heath. Wilson returned to power on March 4, 1974.

There has never been a Prime Minister of England.

England is a part of, but not the same as, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, since 11 May 2010, is David Cameron.

His five predecessors were:

Gordon Brown 27 June 2007 - 11 May 2001

Anthony Charles Lynton "Tony" Blair 22 May 1997 - 27 June 2007

John Major 28 November 1990 - 2 May 1997

Margaret Thatcher 4 May 1979 - 28 November 1990

James Callaghan 5 April 1976 - 4 May 1979.

No, but the Monarch does.

This was taken from a speech that he made on March 5th 1946 in Fulton Missouri and referring to the fact that the Soviet Union had occupied most of Eastern Europe and the citizens of the occupied countries were not allowed to travel to the west and vice versa. What he actually said was, 'From Strettin on the Baltic to Trieste on the Adriatic, an Iron Curtain has come down across the Continent'. Incidentally, he wasn't Prime Minister at the time as he had unbelievably lost the election in 1945 - but that's democracy.

Winston Churchill

The leader of the party that wins the General Election is automatically the Prime Minister.