General Article How government works

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In the UK, the Prime Minister leads the government with the support of the Cabinet and ministers.

Who runs government

The Prime Minister

The Prime Minister is the leader of Her Majesty’s Government and is ultimately responsible for all policy and decisions. The Prime Minister also:

  • oversees the operation of the Civil Service and government agencies
  • appoints members of the government
  • is the principal government figure in the House of Commons.

The Cabinet

The Cabinet is made up of the senior ...

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