The prime minister emerged as a distinct figure in Britain in the early 18th century and Sir Robert Walpole is generally credited with having been the first prime minister. Originally the term was one of abuse since it carried the connotation that the...

Since the middle of the nineteenth century this has been the usual way of describing, and formally addressing the leader of the British and similar governments. It has not always been a complimentary title, and was disowned by Walpole and Lord North....

This article is about the government position. For the Anthony Trollope novel, see The Prime Minister. For the 1941 film, see The Prime Minister (film). A prime minister is the most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government in a...