Deputy Prime Minister of Great Britain

The Deputy Prime Minister of Great Britain is the deputy head of government of Great Britain. They are a member of the House of Commons and the Cabinet. The Deputy Prime Minister is constitutionally required to "assist the Prime Minister in the execution of the functions of government", and may be assigned any government portfolio by Prime Minister proclamation. The Deputy Prime Minister performs the duties of the Prime Minister when the Prime Minister is outside the country's borders, unable to fulfill the duties of the office, or when the Presidency is vacant. The Deputy Prime Minister's term of office is not fixed by law. The Deputy Prime Minister's term begins when he or she is appointed by the Prime Minister from amongst members of the House of Commons and takes a prescribed oath. The Deputy Prime Minister maintains an office at the Cabinet Office headquarters, 70 Whitehall, which is linked to 10 Downing Street. The official residence is a flat in Admiralty House and Dorneywood as a country residence. The Deputy Prime Minister's term is ended by one of 5 constitutional mechanisms:
 * 1) Dismissal by the Prime Minister
 * 2) A successful 'motion of no confidence in the President' by the National Assembly,
 * 3) A successful 'motion of no confidence excluding the President' by the National Assembly
 * 4) A newly elected President's assumption of office.
 * 5) A statement of resignation would also be sufficient to end a Deputy President's term of office.

Responsibilities
The role has had varying responsibilities over time. The most recent responsibilities are:
 * Supporting the Prime Minister in the running of the Government.
 * Deputising for the Prime Minister.
 * Advising the Prime Minister on developing and implementing government policy.
 * Answering the questions at PMQs in absence of Prime Minister.
 * Monitoring the co-ordination of the work of government departments
 * Chairing or sitting on several Cabinet Committees
 * Driving forward government business and implementation including through chairing and deputy chairing cabinet committees and taskforces.
 * Overseeing constitutional affairs and maintaining the integrity of the Union.