- PM HAS MORE POWER
- The powers on the PM have expanded significantly since the 1970s – this is due to an increasing focus of the media upon the PM at the expense of other cabinet ministers and the public tends to approve of strong decisive leadership.
- Therefore, the results of a general election is greatly affected by voter’s perception of the party leaders which then strengthens the power of the PM especially if popular so are likely to win the next election.
- MINISTERS UNLIKELY TO CHALLENGE
- Ministers are also unlikely to challenge or undermine the authority of a PM that is popular to the public.
- LESS IMPORTANT CABINET
- Growth in PM power has led to a decline in the length of Cabinet meetings.
- Where support of ministers was needed, Tony Blair invited them down to number 10 for an informal chat – more in common with a presidential system.