Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Historical eventJuly 132016

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May.

10th anniversary in 2026

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When
Wednesday, July 13 201610 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2010s
Anniversary
10th in 2026
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Dates: From 2016.

What happened

The prime minister of the United Kingdom is the head of government of the United Kingdom. The prime minister advises the sovereign on the exercise of much of the royal prerogative, chairs the Cabinet, and selects its ministers. Modern prime ministers hold office by virtue of their ability to command the confidence of the House of Commons, so they are invariably members of Parliament.

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July 13 2016 — 10 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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