PM And Cabinet Flashcards
Give two examples of the cabinet playing an important role in decision making
- 1956, Anthony Eden announced a ceasefire against Egypt when the cabinet wouldn’t support further hostilities
- 2020, cabinet debated over whether or not to increase COVID restrictions
When did Margaret thatcher resign having lost the support of her cabinet
1990
What percentage of parliament voted they had no confidence in boris Johnson and when, how many key cabinet members resigned
2022, 41% , 2
Why did Boris Johnson resign in 2018 as foreign secretary
He didn’t agree with Theresa mays chequers agreement - collective ministerial responsibility
Who was the first pm, when was he in power
Robert Walpole, 1721-1742
What honorific title was Damien green given in 2017
First Secretary of State
Give an example of pms not being able to always do what they want with the cabinet
Sunak returned home office position to suella braverman because the cabinet requires an ideological and political balance
Of of 23, how many people in the cabinet are women (as of September 2023)
5
Since the 1950, how has the frequency of cabinet meetings per year reduced
100 to 40
Since when has the prime ministers office included the no 10 policy unit
2002 - provide policy advice and support for pm and govt
What did the number of SPADs grow to under Blair
50
Cameron criticised Blair’s number of SPADs but by when had this number risen to what? How much did this cost?
2015, 107, £8 million per year
When was John majors put up or shut up speech
1995
Give an example of an event that affected an election
May and green fell tower fire
Give an example of when spin (managing the news) has led to credibility issues
Blair and Iraq