A Day in British Political History
Pick any date back to the early 18th century to see the Sovereign, the Prime Minister, the Great Offices of State, the composition of the Houses of Commons and Lords, and the devolved First Ministers on that day.
The Sovereign
King Charles III
2022–present
Prime Minister
Andy Burnham
Labour · 2026–present
Great Offices of State & leadership
Chancellor of the Exchequer
John Healey
Labour · 2026–present
Foreign Secretary
Ed Miliband
Labour · 2026–present
Home Secretary
Shabana Mahmood
Labour · 2025–present
Leader of the Opposition
Kemi Badenoch
Conservative · 2024–present
House of Commons · 2024 Parliament (current composition)
650 seats
Seat change: Reform UK → Vacant
Devolved First Ministers
The Sovereign and Prime Minister are shown for any date back to the early 18th century. Great Offices of State, chamber composition, and devolved First Ministers appear where data is available.