United Kingdom coalition government (1940–1945)
| Churchill war ministry | |
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| 1940–1945 | |
Churchill during the Second World War (1942)
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| Date formed | 10 May 1940 |
| Date dissolved | 23 May 1945 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | George VI |
| Head of government | Winston Churchill |
| Deputy head of government | Clement Attlee (1942–1945) |
| Member parties | |
| Status in legislature | Majority (coalition) |
| History | |
| Legislature term(s) | 37th Parliament (UK) |
| Incoming formation | Norway Debate |
| Predecessor | Chamberlain war ministry |
| Successor | Churchill caretaker ministry |
The Churchill war ministry was a Conservative-led coalition government in the United Kingdom which lasted for most of the Second World War. It was led by Winston Churchill, who was appointed by King George VI as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Formed in 1940 in the aftermath of the Norway Debate and within a year of declaring war on Nazi Germany, it persisted until May 1945, when Churchill resigned and an election was called.
The war ministry was followed by the Churchill caretaker ministry which in turn lasted until 26 July 1945 when the results of the general election brought Labour into government, led by Clement Attlee.
Red indicates a member of the Labour Party, whilst blue indicates a member of the Conservative Party. Grey indicates an independent.
Members of the War Cabinet are in bold face.
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