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Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

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The prime minister of the United Kingdom is the head of government of the United Kingdom. The prime minister advises the sovereign on the exercise of much of the royal prerogative, chairs the Cabinet and selects its ministers. As modern prime ministers hold office by virtue of their ability to command the confidence of the House of Commons, they sit as members of Parliament.
    • History 

    • Authority, powers and constraints 

    • Constitutional background 

    • Appointment 

    • Prime Minister's Office 

    • Prime Minister's Questions 

    • Security and transport 

    • International role 

    • Deputy 

    • Succession 

    • Resignation 

    • Precedence, privileges and form of address 

    • Retirement honours 

    • Lists of prime ministers by different criteria 

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