The first six prime minsters of england belonged to which political party?

[luckybaker]

Really need to know this answer .Many Thanks

[EGTB]

Whig

[jno]

Whigs, I suppose, though political parties weren't really the same then as they are now.

[luckybaker]

Thanks :)))))))))

[anneasquith]

england or britain ?

[New Judge]

There never has been a Prime Minister of England.

The post of PM was always that of the United Kingdom. The post of PM was not formally established but evolved. By the time the first incumbent (Robert Walpole) was formally declared PM the Parliament over which he presided was that of the United Kingdom.

[anneasquith]

no wonder scottish people get angry......................britain has 4 countries.

[jno]

I'm not certain Walpole ever did acquire the title officially; indeed, he flatly denied being prime minister. There's some background here

http://en.wikipedia.o...mbivalence_and_denial

[Buenchico]

Well, Anne has now upset the citizens of Northern Ireland!

Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales (which, unless my ability to count has failed me, only makes three countries).

The nation in which most people on this site reside is the 'United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland' (which makes it clear that Northern Ireland is NOT part of Great Britain!)

Chris

[jno]

Chris, I believe 'Britain' is the same as 'UK' - but not the same as 'Great Britain'. If so, anne is correct. This says the use is 'informal':

http://www.direct.gov...ngintheUK/DG_10012517

[anneasquith]

ok chris in theory britain..........england scotland and wales..........................northern ireland (united kingdom) didnt see too many upset people ?