Downing Street

noun

: the British Prime Minister or the British government
Downing Street and the White House are currently discussing the issue.

Note: The term Downing Street comes from the address of the official home of the British Prime Minister at Number 10 Downing Street in London.

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Starmer’s speech was reportedly crafted by Morgan McSweeney, the notorious Downing Street political Svengali. The Editors, National Review, 17 May 2025 Since taking office in July, Starmer has lived with his family in the prime minister’s official Downing Street residence. Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025 But 10 Downing Street suggested that negotiations with the U.S. were ongoing. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 8 May 2025 Meanwhile, despite its control of 10 Downing Street, Labour suffered losses in the recent local elections. Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Downing Street

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“Downing Street.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Downing%20Street. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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