The PM is the most dominant force in Govt

Thesis Point 1 :growth in the influence and persuasive abilities that the informal power of the media presents

Use of Media increases influence cos of their INFORMAL POWERS they can shape it a helio centric form in their interest solely focusing on them (Presidentialism). Blair with A Campbell, new labour. Thatcher Iron Lady

Anti Thesis Point 1 : weak personality

Not a good speaker or communicator won't work. Can't separate from cabinet (Spatial leadership) Truss tried to directly appeal to the public through her “mini budget”,tried to bypass traditional parliamentary consensus. Informal Powers if aint dominant won't get stuff passed= May and Chequers

Thesis Point 2 : the waning necessity and influence of the Cabinet because of Special advisors

Increased reliance on SPADs means ministerial input is sidelined; Blair had around 50 SPADs who helped control policy and messaging, reducing Cabinet influence.PMs set and control. Blair's Cabinet in 8months, decisions were already made FAIT ACOMPLIS. Sofa Politics and Informal Governance= bilateral meetings and decisions with advisers—e.g., vaccine decisions

Anti Thesis Point 2 : the repeated failure of Presidential style premierships

Elastic Theory of Power=the Cabinet’s support is essential for a sustainable premiership. Despite early dominance, Thatcher lost Cabinet confidence over divisive policies, triggering her resignation in 1990 after receiving no Cabinet support in a leadership contest.Truss' focus on ideology and presidential command ("growth, growth, growth") alienated colleagues, showing that ignoring Cabinet input can collapse a premiership.

Thesis Point 3 : use of prerogative powers to silence political rivals in the cabinet to maintain control within the party

David Cameron appointed Liberal Democrat Vince Cable to Cabinet, reducing criticism through collective responsibility and the threat of dismissal from a high

Anti Thesis Point 3 : sparse effectiveness of hiring and firing political opponents.

Despite Blair's overall dominance, he couldn’t remove Gordon Brown due to Brown’s crucial support base and role in maintaining Labour unity. May couldn’t remove vocal opponents like Boris Johnson and David Davis during Brexit talks, revealing limited control despite her formal power to reshuffle.