How important is the PM’s position in terms of policy and power? Are they closer to the US president, or are they more a representative of whatever the cabinet and ministries are doing? In case of the latter, does Starmer’s resignation really matter if that doesn’t change?
The PM is the head of government and is ultimately responsible and accountable for its actions and policies. They are also the head of their political party and thus will have a say on what policies are brought to the table (although they do still need to be voted on in the houses).
Our PM is not technically the head of state (that’s the King, from whose power the government derives its authority), however for all intents and purposes they may as well be.
How important is the PM’s position in terms of policy and power? Are they closer to the US president, or are they more a representative of whatever the cabinet and ministries are doing? In case of the latter, does Starmer’s resignation really matter if that doesn’t change?
The PM is the head of government and is ultimately responsible and accountable for its actions and policies. They are also the head of their political party and thus will have a say on what policies are brought to the table (although they do still need to be voted on in the houses).
Our PM is not technically the head of state (that’s the King, from whose power the government derives its authority), however for all intents and purposes they may as well be.
So yes, his resignation will have an impact.