Influences on the Prime Minister’s selection of ministers

• cabinet gain their position- political balance, experience, diversity and establishing PM authority
• MP with experience

  May have specialized knowledge and expertise in specific policy areas which allows the public to provide trust and confidence towards them
• importance of hiring MPs to a cabient with experience- MPs with experience may have specialized knowledge and expertise in specific policy areas, gained through their previous roles as legislators, committee members, or through professional backgrounds. This expertise can be invaluable in formulating and implementing effective policies.
• importance of hiring MPs with a diverse background- By appointing cabinet members from diverse political backgrounds, governments demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity and fairness in governance. This can help address concerns about political exclusion and promote a sense of belonging among citizens from different political affiliations. john major was called out for not having any women in his cabinet
• importance of hiring MPs with political balance/factions- By appointing MPs from different political parties or factions to the cabinet, the government can more accurately reflect the diverse preferences and ideologies of the electorate. This ensures that a broader spectrum of political viewpoints is represented in the decision-making process. theresa may had a cabinet involving stay for Brexit jeremy hunt and against Boris johnson
• importance of hiring Mps who are rewarding allies and loyalty to the cabinet- : Appointing loyalists to key cabinet positions can help ensure strong support for the government's policies and initiatives. Key allies are more likely to rally behind the government's agenda, advocate for its priorities, and defend its decisions in Parliament and the public sphere. Blair government had 2 loyal people in his cabinet David Blunkett home secretary and Alan Milburn health secretary