Downing Street has spent more than £2.6million on refurbishments so the Prime Minister can hold White House-style press briefings, it has emerged. An extensive overhaul within No 9 Downing Street began last year when the Government announced plans to hold the televised briefings. An extensive overhaul within No 9 Downing Street began last year when the Government announced plans to hold the televised briefings. 'Such spending on maintenance and technical facilities reflects that 9 Downing Street (the Privy Council Office) is a Grade I listed building.' But under proposals set out in July, an afternoon session will be filmed at 9 Downing Street and will be led by Ms Stratton.

Source: Daily Mail March 06, 2021 07:44 UTC