List of prime ministers of the United Kingdom by experience
This article lists which other significant offices have been held by the prime ministers before and after they have come to power as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.[1] The positions and amount of experience a prime minister has acquired has changed over the years, with modern prime ministers having gained experience through leading the opposition, while earlier prime ministers would be more likely to have held roles within the government. Usually a prime minister does not hold high office again after leaving the role. However, there are some cases where individuals have gone on to hold senior roles in future administrations.[2]
Sir Alec Douglas-Home (Became 14th Earl of Home from 11 July 1951 and disclaimed the title on 23 October 1963) (Created Baron Home of the Hirsel for life on 19 December 1974)
^Note: Johnson was appointed leader of the Conservative party on 23 July 2019 but did not hold office of prime minister until 24 July 2019 making the start of his tenure as party leader a very brief prior office.
^Note: Truss was appointed leader of the Conservative party on 5 September 2022 but did not hold office of prime minister until 6 September 2022 making the start of her tenure as party leader a very brief prior office.
^Note: Sunak was appointed leader of the Conservative party on 24 October 2022, but did not hold office of prime minister until 25 October 2022, making the start of his tenure as party leader a very brief prior office.