Life in the UK test practice question · History
Who is usually called the first Prime Minister of Britain?
Answer options
- Robert WalpoleCorrect
- Oliver Cromwell
- The Duke of Wellington
- William Pitt
Answer: Robert Walpole
Robert Walpole led the government under George I and George II. The title Prime Minister was not official then, but he is seen as the first.
Checked 8 November 2026