Since the 1950s, the power of the Prime Minister has increased, notably Crossman in 1962 and Benn, who in 1979 referred to "a system of personal rule at the very heart of our democracy parliamentary”. Britain remained “the most successful representative democracy in the world”. The role of the executive has increased considerably since the end of the Second World War, but the external dangers of additional individual hegemony attached to the Prime Minister should not be overestimated. Although the modern examples of Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair whose leadership styles have each been described as presidential. In this essay I will assess the power of the four main prime ministers and whether their powers are limited in the British system. For example, the power of patronage, the power of the cabinet, the party leadership and the media. These are four main factors of the Prime Minister and its effectiveness can be debated. The fundamental power of the Prime Minister is the “power of patronage”, that is, the ability to appoint and dismiss, encourage and relegate all government ministers. This strengthens the prime minister's power in two ways: the prime minister can ensure the appointment and promotion of loyal supporters and "particularly politicians who share his or her political or ideological preference." This suggests that political rivals, critics, or opponents may be excluded from government and placed in lower positions. Additionally, while the Prime Minister regulates their government careers, he ensures that ministers and MPs cooperate together in order to remain loyal and united. As they serve under the will of the Prime Minister, this gives the Prime Minister...... middle of paper ... so the media plays an important role in the power of the Prime Minister, because it allows political information to circulate to society and above all it is under the control of the government, so the Prime Minister can structure the information before it is disseminated in the newspapers. However, poor communication with the media can cause you to appear as a failed leader lacking skills, which can harm your overall image. Overall, as I have explained, the Prime Minister lacks power under the system he runs due to other factors that have given him more power. A call to action is necessary because the system no longer seems stable, many of those who represent us are subject to a system of party loyalty and discipline and therefore cannot express their interest in case it contradicts the ideology of the party..