📓 Chapter 5: The UK Government, the Law and Your Role
5.2.3 The Prime Minister and the Cabinet
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The Prime Minister (PM) is the leader of the political party in power and is responsible for running the government. The PM appoints members of the Cabinet, which is a committee of senior government ministers. The Cabinet usually meets weekly and makes important decisions about government policy. The PM lives and works at 10 Downing Street in London. Chequers is the PM's country residence.
Key Facts
- PM — leader of party in power, runs government
- Cabinet — committee of senior ministers, meets weekly
- 10 Downing Street — PM's London residence; Chequers — country residence
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