How to be a Prime Minister

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Three centuries have passed since Robert Walpole became the first prime minister of Great Britain. The context of government has changed enormously, but aspects of the role remain the same. Of the 55 people who held the post some achieved greatness, some struggled with circumstances, others failed dismally. 

So what is the key to being a successful prime minister? How does Boris Johnson compare to his predecessors? And does the job itself need a fundamental makeover?

A fascinating new IFG LIVE discussion looks back on 300 years of prime ministers, and explores the pressures and pitfalls of being at the top of the political greasy pole.

With

• Iain Dale, broadcaster and author of The Prime Ministers
• Francis Elliott, director of advocacy at engagebritain.org, former political editor of The Times and biographer of David Cameron
• Rosa Prince, editor of The House Magazine and biographer of Theresa May
• Anthony Seldon, author of The Impossible Office: The History of the British Prime Minister

Presented by Catherine Haddon