The Prime Minister and Cabinet

This introduction to the workings of the Prime Minister and Cabinet is written in light of major recent events and issues such as the war with Iraq, the Hutton Inquiry, the Butler Report, the Blair-Brown relationship, and continuing problems relating to Europe. These are presented in the context of the origins of the office of Prime Minister and the development of Cabinet government. Key issues covered include:The nature of Prime Ministerial powerThe continuing debate surrounding the nature of t