Downing Street

  • Sky News jounalist Sophy Ridge during yesterday’s interview, moves on to ask Ms Liz Kendall about Downing Street and the centre of government. The cabinet minister says she is not fazed by reports those inside Number 10 and Number 11 have been frustrated with her slow progress. The briefing is like “water off a duck’s…

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  • APPALLED: Downing Street joins criticism of Israel firing on UN peacekeepers

    Downing Street has joined a growing chorus of international condemnation, saying it is “appalled” by reports that Israel deliberately fired on peacekeepers in Lebanon. “It is vital that peacekeepers and civilians are protected,” a spokeswoman said. Asked if Sir Keir Starmer saw the attacks as a breach of international law, she said: “All parties must…

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  • Ukraine’s first lady Olena Zelenska has been welcomed to Downing Street by Rishi Sunak’s wife Akshata Murty. Embracing at the door to Number 10, the pair turned to the cameras, held hands and waved before entering the building. After a private meeting, the first ladies entered the Pillared Room of Number 10 for a rendition…

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  • Boris Johnson gave his last speech as prime minister by saying: “This is it, folks”, before departing No 10 for Balmoral to officially offer his resignation to the Queen. Liz Truss has now been confirmed as prime minister by the Queen. Speaking outside Downing Street, Johnson sought to highlight what he views as his government’s…

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  •   Designers swapped the catwalk for Downing Street as Theresa May hosted a reception celebrating British fashion, iTv reports. American Vogue editor-in-chief Dame Anna Wintour stepped inside Number 10, while Samantha Cameron returned to her former home for the event on Tuesday evening. They were joined by designers including Alice Temperley, Christopher Kane and Molly Goddard as London…

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