List of nicknames of prime ministers of the United Kingdom

This is a list of nicknames of prime ministers of the United Kingdom.

Since Sir Robert Walpole, most prime ministers have had a nickname which was in common usage at the time they were in office.

Many nicknames can be perceived as disparaging although others are complimentary or affectionate.

Tony Blair 's Special Relationship with the president of the United States , George W. Bush , gained him the nickname "America's Poodle" .