Cabinet

The group of senior government ministers who discuss and agree major government decisions.

The group of senior government ministers who, with the Prime Minister, make major government decisions.

The Cabinet consists of the most senior ministers, who meet to discuss major decisions and coordinate the work of departments. Describing the Prime Minister as ‘first among equals’ emphasises leadership within this team, although control over appointments gives the Prime Minister considerable influence.

The group of senior government ministers who discuss and agree major government policies.

Distinguish the Prime Minister’s leadership role, the Cabinet’s collective decision-making role and an individual minister’s responsibility for a policy area.

The group of senior government ministers, chaired by the Prime Minister, that discusses and agrees major government decisions.

The Prime Minister leads the government, gives it overall policy direction and chairs Cabinet meetings. They select ministers and can promote, reshuffle or dismiss them. They also represent the UK internationally and answer to Parliament for the government’s work.

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