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According to Wiki 9 Downing Street was previously the location of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council until 2009, the highest court of appeal for British territories and some Commonwealth countries. A search on Google brings up the likely room that they mention:
https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/photos/item/DP076305
From Wiki.
In January 2020, the government began hosting lobby briefings at 9 Downing Street instead of the traditional location in the House of Commons. The move was criticized by journalists.
Where did the Covid briefings come from? Similar sized room with enough space for seating.
I think it is fair to say both the Scottish and Welsh ones did feel alot more relaxed and less formal, but without diluting the message. I guess the setting at Downing Street instantly feels more formal.
Anyone know much about the proposed former court room setting at Number 9 they intend to use. Is number 9 where the briefings have been coming from?
Anyone know much about the proposed former court room setting at Number 9 they intend to use. Is number 9 where the briefings have been coming from?
According to Wiki 9 Downing Street was previously the location of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council until 2009, the highest court of appeal for British territories and some Commonwealth countries. A search on Google brings up the likely room that they mention:
https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/photos/item/DP076305
From Wiki.
In January 2020, the government began hosting lobby briefings at 9 Downing Street instead of the traditional location in the House of Commons. The move was criticized by journalists.
Where did the Covid briefings come from? Similar sized room with enough space for seating.
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EXCLUSIVE Sir Keir Starmer is to take on Boris Johnson in a battle of the televised press conferences.
— Christopher Hopeš (@christopherhope) September 8, 2020
Sir Keir Starmer is to go head to head with Number 10 by launching his own regular televised press conference next month, The Telegraph can disclose.
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Andrew
Founding member
Iām surprised both sides like them so much, Iām not entirely sure the Covid ones went as smoothly as they might have wanted, and quite often became a farce
āTransport Secretary, Iām going to ignore the announcement youāve just made about transport, and ask you a question about health, which you will be vague and uncomittal on, which I then can use in a report that says āthe government refuses to rule out...āā
āTransport Secretary, Iām going to ignore the announcement youāve just made about transport, and ask you a question about health, which you will be vague and uncomittal on, which I then can use in a report that says āthe government refuses to rule out...āā
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Boris Johnson is still trying to woo Allegra Stratton, even though she has not applied for the role:
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/boris-johnson-woos-rishi-sunak-aide-for-tv-press-calls-gfc2xthmk
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/boris-johnson-woos-rishi-sunak-aide-for-tv-press-calls-gfc2xthmk
Quote:
Lee Cain, the prime ministerās director of communications, is overseeing the hiring. Half a dozen candidates have been identified and will be interviewed and given a screen test.
The final two will be presented to the prime minister next month.
The final two will be presented to the prime minister next month.
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A former member
Classic Boris.
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Sky News claims Angus Walker, Ellie Price and Lisa Aziz are contenders for the role.
And, yes, they still want Allegra Stratton.
https://news.sky.com/story/who-will-be-the-new-tv-face-of-boris-johnsons-government-12081943
And, yes, they still want Allegra Stratton.
https://news.sky.com/story/who-will-be-the-new-tv-face-of-boris-johnsons-government-12081943
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A former member
Allegra Stratton will be who they are desperate to get. Look at how sharp Rishi Sunakās communications are and how much cut-through they have.
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A former member
She does that though pretty much without damaging her public profile. This role is basically the messenger taking the bullets.
True - which is presumably why she is reported as being reluctant to take it.
Canāt see it being Angus Walker. One of the biggest issues they have is the top team being very male-dominated.
Would have thought an existing MP would be better. Someone like Penny Mordaunt.