Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom: 1721 - 1762

A history of the Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom starting under George I (17141727) and George II (17271760).

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the political leader of the United Kingdom and the Head of Her Majesty's Government. The office holder is responsible for selecting all other members of the government, chairing Cabinet meetings and deciding when to call a new general election for the House of Commons. The Prime Minister can also make appointments to senior positions in the Church of England, appoint judges and propose the creation of new life peers.

There is no specific date when the office of Prime Minister first appeared, as the role was not created but evolved over a period of time.[4] However, modern historians generally apply the title of First Prime Minister to Sir Robert Walpole, who led the country for 21 years from 1721 to 1742. As of 2010, Walpole is the longest serving Prime Minister of the country.The office is currently held by Gordon Brown, the Leader of the Labour Party.

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[MarcusBritish]

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[BritainShallPrevail]

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[NationalStrikeGB]

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[BritainShallPrevail]

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[BritainShallPrevail]

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