Prime Minister: Religion
Lords · Question HL1380 · Tabled 29 Jun 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Birt
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to legislate to ensure a Prime Minister of any religious faith can discharge all of his or her responsibilities.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent, 7 Jul 2026
While religious faith does not prevent anyone from becoming Prime Minister, the Government recognises that there are some historical restrictions on duties in statute. In such cases the Government would make alternative arrangements, so that it can discha...