Downing Street

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Downing Street is a street in Westminster in London that houses the official residences and offices of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Situated off Whitehall, it is 200 metres (660 ft) long, and a few minutes' walk from the Houses of Parliament. Downing Street was built in the 1680s by Sir George Downing.

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Rishi Sunak switches on Christmas lights at Number 10 The prime minister switched on the Christmas lights outside Number 10 as he was joined by businesses, charities and community groups in a festive celebration at Downing Street. Report by Kennedyl. Like.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:08Published 3 days ago

Raab says Johnson was not ‘puppet’ of Cummings Dominic Raab has rejected the accusation that Boris Johnson was a “puppet” in Downing Street being led by Dominic Cummings. The former deputy prime minister was responding to questions on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:45Published 4 days ago

Raab says Johnson was not ‘puppet’ of Cummings in No10 Dominic Raab has rejected the accusation that Boris Johnson was a “puppet” in Downing Street being led by Dominic Cummings. The former deputy prime minister was responding to questions on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:45Published 4 days ago

Rishi Sunak departs Downing Street ahead of PMQs Rishi Sunak departs Downing Street as he is set to face Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs this afternoon. Immigration and Parthenon marbles are expected to be among the key issues for Sunak and the Labour.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:36Published 4 days ago

The South Korean president attends a banquet at Guildhall South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol attended a banquet at the Guildhall on Wednesday night, along with the Lord Mayor of the City of London Professor Michael Mainelli. It was the latest engagement in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:40Published 1 week ago

PM: We have a deep friendship with South Korea Rishi Sunak welcomes South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to Downing Street, with the prime minister saying the state visit “strengthens the friendship” between both countries. Report by Rowlandi... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:19Published 2 weeks ago

Sunak sets off for PMQs Prime minister Rishi Sunak departs Downing Street for the Houses of Parliament ahead of this week’s PMQs. Report by Chinnianl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:12Published 2 weeks ago

Cabinet members depart No.10 ahead of autumn statement Cabinet members including Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron and Home Secretary James Cleverly leave Downing Street ahead of the Chancellor's autumn statement. Jeremy Hunt is expected to cut taxes,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:04Published 2 weeks ago

Cabinet arrives at No.10 ahead of Autumn statement Members of Rishi Sunak’s cabinet arrive at Downing Street ahead of PMQs and the Autumn statement, with reports of the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt looking to cut UK taxes. Report by Brooksl. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:52Published 2 weeks ago

Back to the future: Cameron returns to front-bench politics David Cameron's shock appointment as foreign secretary on Monday marks the first time that a former prime minister has returned to the Cabinet since Sir Alec Douglas-Home was also appointed foreign.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:29Published 3 weeks ago

Laura Trott leaves Downing Street amid cabinet reshuffle Laura Trott MP leaves 10 Downing Street after being appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:16Published 3 weeks ago

Former PM David Cameron arrives at 10 Downing Street Former prime minister David Cameron is seen walking along Downing Street and entering Number 10 amid a cabinet reshuffle, following the sacking of Suella Braverman. Report by Blairm. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:27Published 3 weeks ago

Labour: Suella Braverman is ‘out of control’ Labour’s Darren Jones says the home secretary is “quite frankly out of control” after she defied Downing Street officials and published an article criticising the Metropolitan Police of political.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:13Published 3 weeks ago

Home Secretary clings on to job despite defying No.10 The Home Secretary steps out of her house in Hertfordshire after the prime minister faces growing calls to sack Suella Braverman. This comes after she defied Downing Street by publishing an article.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:45Published 3 weeks ago

MPs react to Braverman’s criticism of police over protests Suella Braverman has provoked a strong reaction from MPs after accusing police of “playing favourites” with pro-Palestinian protesters. Writing in The Times, the home secretary said aggressive.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:05Published 3 weeks ago

Prime Minister departs for State Opening of Parliament Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departs Downing Street for the State Opening of Parliament, where he will hear King Charles III read the government's plan for the year ahead. Report by Brooksl. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:38Published on November 7, 2023

Sunak wants to 'take lead' in protecting against AI risks Rishi Sunak says he wants to "take the lead" in protecting people against the risks posed by Artificial Intelligence. Speaking in Downing Street on the first day of a UK government summit on AI safety,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:20Published on November 1, 2023

Sunak on claims about Downing Street atmosphere Rishi Sunak has refused to be drawn on claims of a misogynistic atmosphere in Downing Street during the Covid pandemic. Responding to comments made by former deputy cabinet secretary Helen McNamara at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:34Published on November 1, 2023

Rishi Sunak and his wife buy poppies in Downing Street Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty meet with Royal British Legion fundraisers and buy poppies outside 10 Downing Street. Remembrance poppies are plastic free and recyclable for the first time this.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:43Published on October 30, 2023

Rishi Sunak departs No10 ahead of PMQs Rishi Sunak departs from Downing Street for this week’s Prime Minister’s Questions – which takes place on the first anniversary of him taking office. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:24Published on October 25, 2023

Ministers arrive in Downing Street for cabinet meeting Cabinet ministers arrive at Number 10 ahead of a meeting with the Prime Minister. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:30Published on October 24, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: Hundreds gather for vigil at Downing St Hundreds of people have gathered for a vigil at Downing Street in the wake of an explosion which killed hundreds at Gaza's al-Ahli Arab Hospital. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:50Published on October 18, 2023

Rishi Sunak departs Downing Street for first PMQs Rishi Sunak departs Downing Street for his first Prime Minister’s Questions since the party conference recess. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:37Published on October 18, 2023

Ministers arrive to press for opening of Rafah crossing Ministers have arrived at Downing Street as pressure mounts for Egypt to open the Rafah crossing to allow Britons to flee Gaza and to reduce the impact on civilians of the conflict with Israel. Report.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:44Published on October 17, 2023

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Downing Street admits to 'unfortunate mistake' on Northern Ireland Instagram post Downing Street has said it made a "mistake" after it uploaded a social media post celebrating Northern Ireland using the Irish tricolour. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Return of a big beast from the Tory past will test Sunak's claim to be 'change candidate' David Cameron walking up Downing Street to be appointed foreign secretary was the twist no one expected - the character from the end of season one brought back for the finale. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago

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UK PM Sunak hosts Jaishankar at Downing Street for Diwali tea British PM Rishi Sunak and his wife hosted External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his wife for Diwali tea at Downing Street. Jaishankar's visit aims to review bilateral ties and give new impetus to.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
UK prime minister Rishi Sunak welcomes guests from Hindu community to Downing Street ahead of Diwali UK prime minister Rishi Sunak celebrated Diwali with guests from the Hindu community at Downing Street. In a post on the UK prime minister's office's official handle, it was mentioned that Diwali.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 9, 2023

What we learned from the COVID inquiry this week The COVID inquiry took a political turn this week when a number of key figures who served in Downing Street during the pandemic faced questioning from the probe's lawyers. Sky News - Published on November 2, 2023
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No 10 in 'complete chaos' as COVID hit and vulnerable 'appallingly neglected' - Cummings There was no shielding plan early in the pandemic and vulnerable groups were "appallingly neglected" as a "fatalistic" approach took hold in Downing Street, Dominic Cummings has claimed. Sky News - Published on October 31, 2023

Cummings and other ex-Johnson advisers to give evidence to COVID Inquiry next week Dominic Cummings, Martin Reynolds and Lee Cain are among the former Downing Street employees who will be giving evidence to the COVID Inquiry next week. Sky News - Published on October 26, 2023
'The wallpaper was yellow, not gold': Boris Johnson's Downing Street decorator addresses 'missed opportunity' The designer who refurbished Boris Johnson's Downing Street flat has spoken out about the "missed opportunity" to promote British craftwork after being caught up in 'Partygate' and the scandal around.. Sky News - Published on September 29, 2023
Man who drove 'at speed' into Downing Street gates in an 'attack on democracy' avoids prison A man who drove "at speed" into the gates of Downing Street in an incident described by a judge as an "attack on democracy" has avoided prison. Sky News - Published on September 26, 2023	Akshata Murty gives update on Larry the Cat in rare interview about life at Downing Street Larry the cat, or Nova the dog? A hidden power struggle has been raging behind the scenes at Number 10 - and one has come out on top. Sky News - Published on September 21, 2023
Government refuses to guarantee second leg of HS2 will go ahead Downing Street has refused to guarantee the HS2 railway line will run to Manchester as planned amid reports Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt are in talks about scrapping the project's second stage. Sky News - Published on September 14, 2023	Downing Street 'committed' to triple lock protection for pensions despite cost concerns Downing Street has said it remains "committed" to the pensions triple lock amid a debate about its cost to the public purse. Sky News - Published on September 12, 2023
Downing Street backs Lee Anderson's 'go back to France' comment Downing Street has defended Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson after he said asylum seekers who don't want to be housed in barges should "f*** off back to France". Sky News - Published on August 8, 2023	Government cuts ties with Greenpeace after anti-oil protest at PM's mansion Government departments should cut ties with Greenpeace following the charity's protest at Rishi Sunak's empty mansion last week, Downing Street said. Sky News - Published on August 7, 2023
Energy bosses meet with Grant Shapps amid debate over future of net zero UK energy chiefs will gather in Downing Street today to discuss net zero as a debate rages in both main parties about the future of green policies. Sky News - Published on August 1, 2023	Chancellor questions conduct of NatWest chief executive NatWest chief executive Dame Alison Rose is under acute pressure after Downing Street and the chancellor of the exchequer questioned her conduct in discussing Nigel Farage’s banking arrangements with.. Sky News - Published on July 25, 2023
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Police with Tasers and 'rifles' confront man after car hits gates with 'almighty smash' Witnesses have described an "almighty smash" and officers with Tasers and "rifles" shouting at a man after a car drove into the Downing Street gates. Sky News - Published on May 25, 2023	One person arrested after car hits Downing Street gates One person has been arrested after a car hit the main gates of Downing Street. Sky News - Published on May 25, 2023
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No 10 rejects calls to publish PM's interests list today after Labour urges Sunak to 'come clean' Downing Street is refusing calls for an immediate publication of Rishi Sunak's list of ministerial interests following demands from the Labour leader. Sky News - Published on April 18, 2023	Post-Brexit checks were partly to blame for Dover traffic chaos, Downing Street admits Downing Street has conceded "new processes" brought in after Brexit played a role in days of travel queues at Dover over the weekend. Sky News - Published on April 3, 2023
No 10 backs call for murderer Wayne Couzens to be stripped of second police pension Downing Street has backed calls for Sarah Everard's murderer Wayne Couzens to be stripped of his second police pension. Sky News - Published on April 3, 2023	'Netanyahu go to jail': Protesters jeer Israel PM as he arrives at Downing Street Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu faced noisy protests as he arrived at Downing Street in opposition to his domestic legal overhaul, which critics argue threatens a move to dictatorship. Sky News - Published on March 24, 2023
Downing Street showed 'signs of regret and embarrassment' over Albanian 'rhetoric' Downing Street has shown "important signs of regret and embarrassment" over the rhetoric used by ministers to describe Albanians, according to the country's prime minister. Sky News - Published on March 24, 2023	Boris Johnson says No 10 leaving do was 'absolutely essential for work purposes' Boris Johnson has sworn "hand on heart" he did not lie to MPs about partygate events in Downing Street - and said a gathering where he was pictured holding a glass in the air was "absolutely essential.. Sky News - Published on March 22, 2023
Top aide questioned Boris Johnson's plan to say 'all guidance was followed' over partygate A senior civil servant questioned Boris Johnson's plan to say COVID guidance had been followed at all times in Downing Street, according to new evidence published by MPs investigating whether he lied.. Sky News - Published on March 22, 2023	Johnson's partygate case may be published today ahead of showdown that could decide future Boris Johnson's defence against claims he lied to parliament about whether he knew about Downing Street lockdown parties could be published today. Sky News - Published on March 20, 2023
Johnson says he believed 'implicitly' he was following COVID rules during lockdown gatherings Boris Johnson says he believed "implicitly" that he was following COVID rules after a committee of MPs said it would have have been "obvious" they were being broken around him at Downing Street.. Sky News - Published on March 3, 2023	COVID rule breaches at Downing St parties would have been 'obvious' to Johnson - MP committee Evidence strongly suggests it would have been "obvious" to Boris Johnson that COVID rules were being breached at Downing Street gatherings he attended, a committee of MPs examining the issue has said. Sky News - Published on March 3, 2023
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Liz Truss rules out future PM bid but 'doesn't regret' her short time in No 10 Liz Truss has said she would never want to be prime minister again but "doesn’t regret" her time in Downing Street. Sky News - Published on February 6, 2023	'I was not given a realistic chance', says Liz Truss, as she makes comeback Former prime minister Liz Truss has said she was never given a "realistic chance" to implement her radical tax-cutting agenda and blamed what she called a "powerful economic establishment" for removing.. Sky News - Published on February 4, 2023
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'The PM has to listen': Hundreds of striking nurses descend on Downing Street The drums, flags and trumpets made it sound and look like a carnival but this was no celebratory party. Sky News - Published on January 18, 2023	Boris Johnson set to write a 'prime ministerial memoir like no other' Boris Johnson is set to write a memoir about his time in Downing Street, his publisher has announced. Sky News - Published on January 16, 2023
Two new freeports in Scotland given green light Scotland is to gain two new freeports in Cromarty Firth and the Forth, which Downing Street says will help to create over 75,000 new, high-skilled jobs. Sky News - Published on January 13, 2023	'Indefensible': Sunak criticised for flying 36 minutes to Leeds from London on RAF jet Downing Street said Rishi Sunak flew to Leeds from London on an RAF jet because it was the "most effective use of his time". Sky News - Published on January 10, 2023
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Downing Street

Street in London, England

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