The UK government is normally formed by the leader of the party that wins the most seats in the general election. The Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament and has the power to appoint and dismiss ministers. The Prime Minister selects a Cabinet of ministers from MPs in his political party. The judiciary is independent of the legislature and the executive. Judges in the United Kingdom are appointed by the sovereign, on advice, and are irremovable.
Boris Johnson, in full Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, (born June 19, 1964, New York City, New York, U.S.), American-born British journalist and Conservative Party politician who became prime minister of the United Kingdom in July 2019.
