TOP 5 LONGEST AND BRIEFEST TENURED UK PRIME MINISTERS
MARGARET
THATCHER
The longest-serving modern Prime Minister held office for 11 years and 288 days.
TONI
BLAIR
Youngest PM since 1812, served 10 years, second longest in 150+ years
HAROLD MACMILLAN
Known as "Supermac," he was admired for his pragmatism, wit, and the third-longest tenure in UK history, spanning six years
JOHN
MAJOR
He served for 6 years and 155 days, making him the 4th longest-serving PM in the UK
CLEMENT ATTLEE
Attlee's 6-year government was one of the most significant peacetime administrations of the 20th century
LIZ
TRUSS
Britain's shortest-serving prime minister for 44 days
ALEC DOUGLAS HOME
Sir Alec Douglas-Home only served as Prime Minister for 363 days
ANTHONY EDEN
He held office as Prime Minister of the UK for one year and 279 days
RISHI
SUNAK
Rishi Sunak, Britain's first Indian-origin Prime Minister, served 1 year and 275 days until July 5th, 2024
GORDON BROWN
He served as UK PM for 2 years and 318 days