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The Prime Minister is head of the UK government and oversees the operation of the Civil Service and government agencies, appoints members of the cabinet and is the principle government figure in the house of commons. The Prime Minister is also the first Lord of the treasury and draws his or hers salary as that role instead of the role as Prime Minister. The Prime Ministers unique position of authority comes from majority support in the house of commons and he has the power to appoint and dismiss ministers. By Modern convention the Prime Minister will always sit in the commons. The Prime Minister is responsible for allocating functions amongst minsiters and has regular meetings with the Queen to inform her of the general going ons in the government.

The Prime Ministers other responsibilities include recommending a number of appointments to the Queen such as, high ranking members of the Church of England, senior judges and certain civil appointments. He also recommends appointments to severeal publuc boards and institutions as well as to various royal and statutory commissions. The Prime Minister’s Office supports him in his role as head of government. This includes providing policy advice, tracking the delivery of government commitments and ensuring effective communications to Parliament, the media and the public.