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| Prime Minister of the United Kingdom | |
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 Royal arms of His Majesty's Government | |
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| Style | Prime Minister (informal) The Right Honourable (formal) (UK and Commonwealth) His Excellency (diplomatic) |
| Status | Head of Government |
| Residence | 10 Downing Street |
| Seat | Westminster |
| First holder | Sir Robert Walpole |
| Unofficial names | P.M. |
The prime minister of the United Kingdom or British prime minister is the head of government in the United Kingdom. The prime minister controls the Government of the United Kingdom through the cabinet. The prime minister is the chairman of the British cabinet and a member of the Privy Council. It is normal for the prime minister to be the leader of the political party which has a majority in the House of Commons.
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