Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Royal Arms of His Majesty's Government
Incumbent Angela Rayner since 5 July 2024
Government of the United Kingdom
Style	Deputy Prime Minister (informal) The Right Honourable (within the UK and Commonwealth) His Excellency (diplomatic)
Status	Second highest in executive branch
Member of	Cabinet Privy Council
Reports to	Prime Minister
Residence	None, may use Grace and favour residences
Seat	Westminster, London
Nominator	Prime Minister
Appointer	The Crown (on the advice of the Prime Minister)
Term length	No fixed term
Formation	19 February 1942; 82 years ago (1942-02-19)
First holder	Clement Attlee
Website	www.gov.uk

The Deputy Prime Minister (or DPM) is, when appointed, the second highest ranking executive officer of the government of the United Kingdom. He or she would be the deputy chief of the Cabinet.

Unlike other countries, the position of Deputy Prime Minister is not always needed or appointed. The Prime Minister chooses whether or not they want to have a deputy.

The position was created in 1942: Clement Attlee was the first Deputy Prime Minister. The present holder of this position is Angela Rayner since 5 July 2024. There have been times when the post has been very important.