UK Prime Minister
Total 8 Posts
Boris Johnson may soon have the power to call elections whenever he wants – A legal view on why that’s not a good idea.
5 min read
If anything, the past few years have shown us why it should be difficult for a prime minister to call an election at will.
Why Boris Johnson’s Sunday statement is a conveniently timed press exercise.
4 min read
For the government, a Sunday announcement has several advantages, many of them to do with the news agenda.
Coronavirus: The tactics we will see as Boris Johnson seeks to avoid blame.
5 min read
After dealing with the initial health crisis, Boris Johnson must find a narrative that puts his team in a good light.
Boris Johnson in hospital: What this means for governance of the UK.
3 min read
The UK doesn’t have a set back-up plan when a prime minister is unwell, but there are clear procedures in place.
Boris Johnson is in intensive care, so who is in charge in the UK?
5 min read
To understand what is going on, it helps to look back at past leaders and their first secretaries.
Boris Johnson’s coronavirus diagnosis: What history teaches us about prime ministers and illness.
4 min read
The particulars of the British political system come into play at times like these.
Who governs when Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus?
5 min read
The prime minister has a crucial role to play in coordinating and communicating the government’s overall response to the pandemic but other ministers also have crucial roles.