Downing Street

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Downing Street is a gated 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. In a cul-de-sac 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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Angela Rayner hosts Lionesses at Downing Street celebration Angela Rayner hosts the Lionesses at Downing Street in celebration of their Euros victory. The deputy prime minister offers her and Sir Keir Starmer's congratulations to everyone involved in the team's.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:25Published 2 days ago

The Lionesses arrive at Downing Street after their Euros win The Lionesses arrive at Downing Street after their Euros triumph. The team will take part in a homecoming parade on Tuesday. England's European Championship-winning squad have arrived at Downing Street.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:57Published 2 days ago

Ministers leave Downing Street after a cabinet meeting Ministers leave 10 Downing Street, London, after a cabinet meeting. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn Credit: ODN Duration: 00:46Published 1 week ago

Ministers arrive in Downing Street for Cabinet meeting Ministers arrive in 10 Downing Street, London, for a Cabinet meeting. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn Credit: ODN Duration: 02:35Published 1 week ago

PM welcomes German chancellor to Downing Street Sir Keir Starmer hosts German chancellor Friedrich Merz on his first official visit to the UK on Thursday as the Prime Minister seeks to boost ties on defence and tackling people smuggling operations... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:47Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer leaves Downing Street after suspending Labour MPs Sir Keir Starmer is reported to have suspended a number of rebellious MPs. Brian Leishman, Neil Duncan-Jordan and Chris Hinchcliff voted against the Government’s planned welfare reforms as part of a.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:25Published 2 weeks ago

Ministers leave Downing Street after cabinet meeting Ministers depart after a weekly cabinet meeting chaired by Sir Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:14Published 2 weeks ago

PM chairs Cabinet meeting at Downing Street Ministers arrive for a weekly cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn Credit: ODN Duration: 02:43Published 2 weeks ago

PM speaks with Czech counterpart Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala was welcomed by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to Downing Street. Mr Fiala said the UK and the Czech Republic had an “excellent level of cooperation” and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:37Published 2 weeks ago

Leaders meet for family photo at UK-France summit President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pose for a family photo in the Downing Street gardens during the UK-France Summit. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:25Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer says UK-France ties 'strong as ever' Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK’s relationship with France is “as strong as it’s ever been” as he welcomed President Emmanuel Macron to Downing Street. The prime minister praised their.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:56Published 3 weeks ago

Macron hails UK-France summit as ‘historic moment’ President Emmanuel Macron says this week’s UK-France summit at Downing Street marks a “new stage” in defence co-operation. Addressing UK parliamentarians, he highlights the countries’ shared.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:03Published 3 weeks ago

Sir Keir Starmer departs Downing St for PMQs Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:00Published on July 2, 2025

PM welcomes emergency workers to Downing Street The prime minister welcomed a host of public service workers including emergency service workers and teachers to the garden in Downing Street. Addressing them in a speech on Tuesday, Keir Starmer said:.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:41Published on July 1, 2025

Welfare reforms strike ‘right balance’, says Starmer Sir Keir Starmer has said his welfare reforms now strike “the right balance” after he U-turned in the face of a major backbench rebellion. Speaking for the first time after Downing Street agreed a.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:23Published on June 27, 2025

Starmer departs Downing Street for NATO Summit Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's car departs 10 Downing Street via the back gates as he heads for the NATO Summit in The Hague. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:23Published on June 24, 2025

Starmer and Zelenskyy talk to troops in Downing St garden The UK and Ukraine will work together more closely on industrial military production, Sir Keir Starmer says after meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The prime minister and Ukraine's president meet with.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:40Published on June 23, 2025

PM leaves Downing Street ahead of spending review and PMQs Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street as he heads to the House of Commons where Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will deliver her spending review. Report by Gluszczykm. Like.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:42Published on June 11, 2025

Ministers attend a Cabinet meeting ahead of spending review Ministers depart Downing Street following a Cabinet meeting, ahead of the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivering her spending review to the House of Commons. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:03Published on June 11, 2025

PM chairs a Cabinet meeting ahead of spending review Ministers arrive in Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting, ahead of the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivering her spending review to the House of Commons. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:50Published on June 11, 2025

PM pledges £5m project in memory of Southport victims The Government has pledged £5 million for a renovation project in memory of the three young girls murdered in Southport. Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner met the parents of Elsie Dot Stancombe,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:07Published on June 10, 2025

Starmer welcomes Nato chief to Downing Street Sir Keir Starmer welcomed Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte to Downing Street on Monday as pressure continues to mount on the Prime Minister to hike defence spending. The visit comes after Mr Rutte's.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:45Published on June 9, 2025

PM welcomes King of Jordan to Downing Street The prime minister welcomed King Abdullah II of Jordan to Downing Street on Thursday. It comes as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:40Published on June 5, 2025

Cabinet arrives in Downing Street Ministers arrive at Number Ten for this week’s Cabinet meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:04Published on June 3, 2025

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Downing Street

Street in London, England

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