Who was the British prime minister in the 1930s?
The National Government of 1931–1935 was formed by Ramsay MacDonald following his reappointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by King George V after the general election in October 1931.
Who was the Prime Minister of Great Britain between 1937 and 1940?
Chamberlain
A Conservative member of the House of Commons from December 1918, Chamberlain served as postmaster general (1922–23), paymaster general of the armed forces (1923), minister of health (1923, 1924–29, and 1931), and chancellor of the Exchequer (1923–24 and 1931–37). He became prime minister on May 28, 1937.
Who were the prime ministers 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 was PM in 1932?
Ramsay MacDonald
| The Right Honourable Ramsay MacDonald FRS | |
|---|---|
| Preceded by | H. H. Asquith |
| Succeeded by | Stanley Baldwin |
| Leader of the Labour Party | |
| In office 22 November 1922 – 1 September 1931 |
Who was in government in 1931?
It was formed by Ramsay MacDonald as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following the collapse of the previous minority government, led by the Labour Party, known as the Second MacDonald ministry.
Who was British prime minister in 1938?
Arthur Neville Chamberlain FRS (/ˈtʃeɪmbərlɪn/; 18 March 1869 – 9 November 1940) was a British politician of the Conservative Party who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from May 1937 to May 1940.
Who was the Prime Minister after Margaret Thatcher?
John Major
| The Right Honourable Sir John Major KG CH | |
|---|---|
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Deputy | Michael Heseltine (1995–1997) |
| Preceded by | Margaret Thatcher |
| Succeeded by | Tony Blair |
Who was the best British prime minister?
Academic opinion. In December 1999 a BBC Radio 4 poll of 20 prominent historians, politicians and commentators for The Westminster Hour produced the verdict that Churchill was the best British prime minister of the 20th century, with Lloyd George in second place and Clement Attlee in third place.
Who was in government in 1935?
National Government (1935–1937)
| National Government | |
|---|---|
| Monarch | George V (1935–1936) Edward VIII (1936) George VI (1936–1937) |
| Prime Minister | Stanley Baldwin |
| Total no. of members | 109 appointments |
| Member parties | Conservative Party National Labour Liberal National Party |