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Prime Minister's Office (United Kingdom)
In the United Kingdom, the Prime Minister's Office supports the work of the Prime Minister in his executive, parliamentary and party-political roles. The office is located in 10 Downing Street and the terms ''Downing Street'' and ''Number 10'' are often used as metonyms for the office itself. Technically the Prime Minister's Office is part of the Cabinet Office, although in practice the two are said to be 'organisationally distinct'. The Prime Minister's Office is staffed by a mix of career civil servants, who are required to be politically impartial, and temporary civil servants known as special advisers, who are by contrast political appointees. The highest ranking civil servant position is the Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister; the most senior special adviser post is the Downing Street chief of staff. Since the Prime Minister's Office is formally part of the Cabinet Office, it reports directly to the Cabinet Secretary. A communicating door between 10 Downi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Number 10 Downing Street
10 Downing Street in London is the official residence and office of the prime minister of the United Kingdom. Colloquially known as Number 10, the building is located in Downing Street, off Whitehall in the City of Westminster. It is over 300 years old, is a Grade I listed building, and contains approximately 100 rooms. A private residence for the prime minister occupies the third floor and there is a kitchen in the basement. The other floors contain offices and conference, reception, sitting and dining rooms where the prime minister works, and where government ministers, national leaders, and foreign dignitaries are met and hosted. At the rear is an interior courtyard and a terrace overlooking a garden. Number 10 is adjacent to St James's Park, approximately from Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British monarch in London, and is near the Palace of Westminster, the meeting place of both Houses of Parliament. Originally three houses, Number 10 was offered to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prime Minister's Delivery Unit
The Prime Minister's Delivery Unit (PMDU) (now known as the No 10 Delivery Unit) is a centre of government institution in the United Kingdom, providing support to the Prime Minister on public service delivery. It was initially created in June 2001 to monitor progress on and strengthen the British government's capacity to deliver on key campaign priorities of Prime Minister Tony Blair's second-term government: education, health, crime and transport. The Unit reported to the Prime Minister through the Head of the Civil Service (the Cabinet Secretary). The Unit was abolished in 2010 but revived in 2021. In the interim an 'Implementation Unit' was set up in the Cabinet Office, with a similar remit. History 2001-2010 The Unit was initially headed by the Prime Minister's Chief Adviser on Delivery, who was initially Professor Sir Michael Barber. He left in mid-2005 and was replaced by Ian Watmore, the head of the Cabinet Office Delivery and Transformation Group, in January 2006. Foll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Lord Of The Treasury
The First Lord of the Treasury is the head of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury exercising the ancient office of Lord High Treasurer in the United Kingdom. Traditional convention holds that the office of First Lord is held by the Prime Minister. (10 Downing Street is technically the official home of the First Lord, although it is now entirely associated with the Prime Minister's office.) The office is not the United Kingdom's finance minister; this role is instead held by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who is the ''Second'' Lord of the Treasury. Lords of the Treasury As of the beginning of the 17th century, the running of the Treasury was frequently entrusted to a commission, rather than to a single individual. Since 1714, it has permanently been in commission. The commissioners have always since that date been referred to as Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, and adopted ordinal numbers to describe their seniority. Eventually in the middle of the same century, the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HM Treasury
His Majesty's Treasury (HM Treasury or HMT), and informally referred to as the Treasury, is the Government of the United Kingdom’s economic and finance ministry. The Treasury is responsible for public spending, financial services policy, Tax system, taxation, Infrastructure, state infrastructure, and economic growth. It is led by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, chancellor of the exchequer, currently Rachel Reeves since 5 July 2024. The Treasury's main offices are located in London and Darlington, with additional offices in Edinburgh and Norwich. It is one of the smallest government departments in terms of staff numbers, but widely considered the most powerful. History The origins of the Treasury of England have been traced by some to an individual known as Henry the Treasurer, a servant to King William the Conqueror. This claim is based on an entry in the Domesday Book showing the individual Henry "the treasurer" as a landowner in Winchester, where the royal treasure was sto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke Of Newcastle
Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne, 1st Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyne (21 July 1693 – 17 November 1768) was an English Whigs (British political party), Whig statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Prime Minister of Great Britain, and whose official life extended throughout the Whig supremacy of the 18th century. He is commonly known as the Duke of Newcastle. A protégé of Robert Walpole, he served under him for more than 20 years until 1742. He held power with his brother, prime minister Henry Pelham, until 1754. He had then served as a Secretary of State (United Kingdom), Secretary of State continuously for 30 years and dominated British foreign policy. After Henry's death, Newcastle was prime minister for six years in two separate periods. While his first premiership was not particularly notable, Newcastle precipitated the Seven Years' War, and his weak diplomacy cost him his premiership. After his second term, he served briefly in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Ward (British Politician)
Christopher David Ward (born ) is a British politician who has served as Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven since 2024. A member of the Labour Party, he has also been Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, since 2024. Early life and education Ward was born and grew up in Southwick, and his parents grew up in Peacehaven. Ward is a supporter of Brighton and Hove Albion. Ward joined the Labour Party at the age of 18 before attending the University of Warwick for his undergraduate degree and the University of Oxford for a master's degree. Career Ward became a parliamentary researcher after leaving Oxford and spent 6 years working for Keir Starmer. Joining Starmer's staff in 2015, Ward was employed as a speechwriter and political adviser. Following Starmer's victory in the 2020 leadership election, Ward became one of Starmer's closest advisors as part of a group branded the "gang of five" by backbencher Labour MPs which in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liz Twist
Mary Elizabeth Twist (born 10 July 1956) is a British Labour Party politician. She served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Blaydon from the 2017 general election until the seat's abolition in 2024. She then stood for reelection during the 2024 general election in the newly formed constituency of Blaydon and Consett which she won. Before her parliamentary career, she was the head of health in the North-East for the trade union, UNISON, and a local councillor. Early life and career Twist was born in July 1956 in St Helens, Lancashire. She attended the Notre Dame High School (now De La Salle School, St Helens) and studied at Aberystwyth University. Twist worked as a local government archivist. She worked as a trade union official for UNISON and became their head of health in the North-East. She credits her grandfather's activism in the National Union of Mineworkers as her inspiration to enter politics. Political career Twist was elected as a Labour Party councillor fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parliamentary Private Secretary To The Prime Minister
The parliamentary private secretary to the prime minister is a parliamentary private secretary serving the prime minister of the United Kingdom. The holder of the office is widely viewed as the prime minister's "eyes and ears" on the backbenches, serving as a liaison to the prime minister's parliamentary party. The parliamentary private secretary is also responsible for meeting with members of Parliament when the prime minister is unavailable, and accompanying the prime minister to, and assisting them with preparations for Prime Minister's Questions. They usually sit directly behind the prime minister during question time. Role The parliamentary private secretary can become a highly powerful and significant role; Bonar Law's parliamentary private secretary, J.C.C. Davidson, acted in effect as his chief of staff. Margaret Thatcher's downfall from the Conservative Party leadership in 1990 is attributed by many to the actions of her parliamentary private secretary, Peter Morr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Political Secretary To The Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom
The political secretary to the prime minister of the United Kingdom is a senior official in the United Kingdom Civil Service (United Kingdom), Civil Service who advises the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, prime minister. Established by Harold Wilson, but continued by subsequent prime ministers, the political secretary was originally not a civil servant, but was later incorporated into the Civil Service. List of political secretaries to the prime minister of the United Kingdom Timeline See also * Politics of the United Kingdom * Secretary (title) References British Prime Minister's Office Civil service positions in the United Kingdom Long stubs with short prose {{UK-gov-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Downing Street Press Secretary
The Downing Street Press Secretary is an adviser to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on news media and how to manage the image of the British government to the press. The position is part of the Prime Minister's Office and involves using information on what is happening in the UK and around the world, to decide on how the Prime Minister should present his or her reaction to the media. The incumbent also advises on how to handle news stories and other information which could affect the current Prime Minister or the Ministry. The current Press Secretary is Sophie Nazemi. Role The Press Secretary will address the lobby correspondents at 10 Downing Street to give journalists information on events attended by the Prime Minister, as well as current affairs in Downing Street and in Parliament of the United Kingdom, Parliament. The Press Secretary works within the 10 Downing Street#Office of the Prime Minister, Prime Minister's Office and the Downing Street Press Office. Histo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Downing Street Director Of Communications
The Downing Street director of communications is the post of director of communications for the prime minister of the United Kingdom. The position is held by an appointed special adviser. In September 2022, as part of the incoming Truss ministry, the role was sub-divided into a political and non-political remit, with Adam Jones becoming the political director of communications and Simon McGee the director of government communications. The role sub-division was abolished during the Sunak ministry. History The position of Downing Street Director of Communications was created in 2000. The first holder of the position was Alastair Campbell who had previously served as the Downing Street press secretary and as the prime minister's official spokesperson. The position initially held the power to issue orders to civil servants, but this authority was removed after Campbell's departure in 2003. The post was temporarily vacant from April to July 2017 following the resignation o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stuart Ingham
Stuart Ingham (born 9 October 1987) is a British political adviser who has served as Director of the Number 10 Policy Unit since July 2024. Early life and education Stuart Ingham was born on 9 October 1987 and attended Manshead CE Academy in Dunstable. He obtained a BA in PPE from the University of Oxford and a PhD in politics from the University of Exeter. Career From 2009 to 2010, Ingham worked as a parliamentary intern and campaign assistant to Member of Parliament (MP) Michael Foster. From 2011 to 2014, he worked as an associate lecturer in politics at the University of Exeter. Under Starmer Ingham worked on Keir Starmer's leadership campaign in the 2020 Labour leadership election, and was subsequently appointed to work in the policy team of the Labour party after Starmer was elected as leader. He later became the executive director of policy at the Labour Party. Following changes to Starmer's personnel by October 2023, Ingham was the only original member of Star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
