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Prime Minister

Prime Minister Gordon Brown, image copyright: Reuters The Prime Minister is the head of the UK Government and is ultimately responsible for the policy and decisions of Government.

As head of the UK Government the Prime Minister also oversees the operation of the civil service and Government agencies, appoints members of the cabinet, and is the principal Government figure in the House of Commons.

The new Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP, came to power after a party leadership election in June 2007.

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Keyboard Contact the PM

Details of how to email the Prime Minister, write him a letter or send a fax. 

The PM Gordon Brown; image copyright: Reuters Biography of Gordon Brown

A brief history of the current PM, looking back at his life and career. 

Gordon Brown speaking; image copyright: Reuters Speeches, statements, broadcasts and interviews

Here you will find speeches, statements, broadcasts and interviews made by the Prime Minister. 

Front door number PM's office

A brief description of the work carried out by the Prime Minister's office in 10 Downing Street, plus the names of those currently carrying out key roles here. 

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