The Presidentialisation Thesis
The academic argument that the UK PM has become more like a president — dominating government personally, bypassing cabinet, and being the media focus of politics.
Real World
Tony Blair's leadership style — using sofa government, relying on advisers like Alastair Campbell, and personally committing Britain to the Iraq War — is the most commonly cited evidence for Foley's presidentialisation thesis in UK politics.
Exam Focus
Name Foley as the academic source and define 'spatial leadership' — using precise terminology from the thesis demonstrates strong conceptual understanding.
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