Who was the longest serving British prime minister of the 20th century?
Ordered by tenure
| Rank | Prime Minister | Length served |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sir Robert Walpole | 20 years, 314 days |
| 2 | William Pitt the Younger | 18 years, 343 days |
| 3 | The Earl of Liverpool | 14 years, 305 days |
| 4 | The Marquess of Salisbury | 13 years, 252 days |
How many prime ministers went to Oxford?
A list of prime ministers of the United Kingdom and the educational institutions they attended. As of November 2020, of the 55 prime ministers to date, 28 were educated at the University of Oxford (including 13 at Christ Church), and 14 at the University of Cambridge (including six at Trinity College).
Who was prime minister after Lloyd George?
David Lloyd George
| The Right Honourable David Lloyd George OM [n.b.] | |
|---|---|
| In office 10 December 1905 – 12 April 1908 | |
| Prime Minister | Henry Campbell-Bannerman H. H. Asquith |
| Preceded by | The Marquess of Salisbury |
| Succeeded by | Winston Churchill |
Who succeeded Margaret Thatcher as prime minister?
John Major
| The Right Honourable Sir John Major KG CH | |
|---|---|
| Deputy | Michael Heseltine (1995–1997) |
| Preceded by | Margaret Thatcher |
| Succeeded by | Tony Blair |
| Leader of the Opposition |
Who served 4 terms as prime minister?
The only prime minister to serve four terms under that definition was William Ewart Gladstone (3 December 1868 – 20 February 1874, 23 April 1880 – 23 June 1885, 1 February 1886 – 25 July 1886 and 15 August 1892 – 5 March 1894).
Did Churchill go to Oxford?
Thus, of the 57 Prime Ministers to date, 43 studied at Oxbridge, 11 did not go to university (most recently Winston Churchill and John Major), and only 3, Earl Russell, Neville Chamberlain, and Gordon Brown, went to other universities (Edinburgh, Birmingham and Edinburgh respectively).
Who succeeded Tony Blair?
He resigned as prime minister and Labour Party leader in 2007 and was succeeded by Gordon Brown, who had been his chancellor of the Exchequer since 1997.
Who is the current British PM?
Boris Johnson is the current and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He took office in 2019, following the resignation of Theresa May. After her Brexit deal was defeated numerous times in Parliament , May announced her resignation on May 24, 2019, and it went into effect on June 7, 2019.
Who are the Prime Ministers of the UK?
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is the highest elected office in the United Kingdom. The current Prime Minister is David Cameron, who succeeded Gordon Brown on 11 May 2010.
Who was the first British Prime Minister?
Modern historians generally consider Sir Robert Walpole, who led the government of Great Britain for over twenty years from 1721, as the first Prime Minister. Walpole is also the longest-serving British prime minister by this definition.
How long is the term for a British Prime Minister?
A UK Government is elected for a period of five years. The five years run from the first meeting of Parliament following the general election. Unlike the U.S., there are no term limits. The Prime Minister can stay in office as long as he/she.
