Boris Johnson wants to build on No 10’s coronavirus press briefings, which until recently were daily and watched by millionsBoris Johnson will introduce daily White House-style televised press briefings hosted by an experienced broadcaster in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. Mr Johnson wants to build on No 10’s coronavirus press briefings, which until recently were daily and watched by millions, and believes the approach will “introduce a culture of transparency and openness”. The press briefings will be held in a room in No 9 Downing Street. It will be converted into a media suite in the style of the White House briefing room. The plans will be in place in October, with No 10 beginning the recruitment process for

Source: The Times July 02, 2020 20:29 UTC