Limits of prime minister power 0.0 / 5 ? Government & Politicsprime ministerASEdexcel Created by: BeatrizCreated on: 26-05-15 22:37 Must maintain support of their party, if the part turns against them they lose power or office. Margaret Thatcher lost Conservative support for poll tax 1989. 1 of 6 Strength depends on size of parliamentary majority. John Major lost his large majority after 1992 election and lost authority. 2 of 6 Loss of media and public support will weaken authority. Gordon Brown 2007-10 had a weak image among the press and public. 3 of 6 Events even out of their control can weaken them. Tony Blair lost authority of the Iraq War. 4 of 6 Being confronted by united cabinet opposition makes them have to back down. Tony Blair wanted to bring in the Euro but the cabinet insisted delaying the decision. 5 of 6 In coalition, they must take account of partners. David Cameron 2010. 6 of 6
Are the powers of the UK prime minister now outweighed by the limitations to that power? (40 marks) 0.0 / 5
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