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Who were the prime ministers of England after Churchill?
List of prime ministers
| Name | Time in office | Political party |
|---|---|---|
| Harold Macmillan | 1957 – 1963 | Conservative |
| Anthony Eden | 1955 – 1957 | Conservative |
| Winston Churchill | 1951 – 1955 | Conservative |
| Clement Attlee | 1945 – 1951 | Labour |
Who is UK longest serving prime minister in the 20th century?
Margaret Thatcher
Time in office: 11 Years, 208 Days As well as being Prime Minister for longer than anyone else in the 20th Century, Margaret Thatcher was also the most controversial figure to hold the post.
How many prime ministers has England had?
Of the 55 prime ministers, nine served more than 10 years while seven have served less than a year. Robert Walpole is the only person to have served as Prime Minister for more than two decades.
Who was Britain’s youngest prime minister?
The youngest prime minister to be appointed was William Pitt the Younger on 19 December 1783 at the age of 24 years, 6 months and 21 days.
Who was the first UK Prime Minister?
In 1905 the post of prime minister was officially given recognition in the order of precedence. Modern historians generally consider Sir Robert Walpole, who led the government of Great Britain for over twenty years from 1721, as the first prime minister.
Who was the first woman Prime Minister of England?
Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, LG, OM, DStJ, PC, FRS, HonFRSC (née Roberts; 13 October 1925 – 8 April 2013) was a British stateswoman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990.
Who is the longest serving MP in the UK?
Since the start of the 20th century, the longest continuous service by an MP has been 51 years 80 days by Edward Heath, who sat from 1950 to 2001. The longest continuous service record for a female MP is held by Harriet Harman, first elected in October 1982.