The President of England is a ceremonial executive position in the English Republic which serves as the country's official head of state, but which holds no real political power. The President of England is officially in the Constitution a non-partisan position, although both Labour and Conservative candidates run for the office. The Presidency of England is held for as long a time as the holder of the office desires, but for no more than a maximum of ten years. The longest-interred President was Alec Guinness, who held the office for a full ten years (1977-1987) to the day, stepping down only when constitutionally mandated to do so.