«The principles of government formation (Section 2.8)». The Cabinet Manual (1st ed.). Cabinet Office. 2011 թ․ հոկտեմբեր. էջ 14. Վերցված է 2016 թ․ հուլիսի 24-ին. «Prime Ministers hold office unless and until they resign. If the Prime Minister resigns on behalf of the Government, the Sovereign will invite the person who appears most likely to be able to command the confidence of the House to serve as Prime Minister and to form a government.»