The Prime Minister and 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister (PM) is the leader of the political party in power. The PM appoints members of the cabinet and has control over many important public appointments. The official home of the Prime Minister is 10 Downing Street in central London, near the Houses of Parliament. The PM also has a country house called Chequers. The PM can be changed if MPs in the governing party decide so, or if the PM resigns — usually after losing a General Election.