Over the centuries, only 59 people have held the office of Prime Minister in the United Kingdom. As the leader of the UK Government, the responsibilities of a Prime Minister include choosing members of government, chairing the Cabinet, leading their political party and more.
Since 20 July 2026, the Prime Minister of the UK has been Andy Burnham, MP for Makerfield and former mayor of Greater Manchester. But how much do you know about former UK PMs?
Put your knowledge to the test in our BBC Bitesize quiz below. Good luck!
This article was published in July 2019 and updated in May 2026
