The Prime Minister and Cabinet / / Stephen Buckley.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Edinburgh University Press Backlist eBook-Package 2013-2000
• VerfasserIn: Buckley, Stephen,
• Place / Publishing House: Edinburgh : : Edinburgh University Press, , [2022]; ©2006
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Language: English
• Series: Politics Study Guides : PSG
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (240 p.)

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 the Cabinet and decision-makingThe development and workings of the core executiveChanges since the 2005 general electionThe continued impact of UK membership of the EUThis insightful volume gives readers an overview of the Blair premiership and the workings of a Labour Cabinet at a time when both are facing increased criticism and pressure.Key Features:Takes account of the impact of the 2005 general electionConsiders issues central to the Blair government: Iraq, personal honesty, leadership manoeuvring, and the probable nature of the government Blair will leave behind himOffers close analysis of Blair's 'inner court' of advisersPresents an up-to-date overview of Blair's political style

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Contents -- List of boxes -- List of tables -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- 1 The Executive Territory -- 2 The Cabinet: Origins, Role and Structure -- 3 The Cabinet: Support and Bureaucracy -- 4 The Cabinet: Collectively Dead? -- 5 The Prime Minister: Power -- 6 The Prime Minister: Support and Bureaucracy -- 7 The Prime Minister and Style -- 8 The Prime Minister: Hail to the Chief ? -- 9 The Core Executive -- 10 Conclusion: The Prime Minister, Cabinet and Synoptic Skills -- References -- Index