10 Downing Street

10 Downing Street

The address of the residence of the prime minister of the United Kingdom, used by extension to refer to the prime minister or the current UK government. Primarily heard in UK. Swift condemnation of the attack has come from 10 Downing Street, the White House, and the Kremlin.
See also: 10, Down, street
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  • Number Ten
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  • tête à tête
  • a tête-à-tête
  • the organ grinder's monkey
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References in periodicals archive
He juggles his academic studies with touring schools giving talks, to spread this essential message, " reads the letter on 10 Downing Street headed paper.
APS survivor becomes first Pakistani to receive 'Points of Light Award' in UK
Lorraine got replaced by shots outside 10 Downing Street
Lorraine Kelly 'erupting in rage' after her show is bumped for extended GMB; Piers Morgan joked Lorraine was "probably gnawing her knuckles in fury" - but in a shock twist she was actually furious
A similar protest took place outside 10 Downing Street on Thursday.
Rights activists protest against Iran meddling
The Year 5 pupils from Archibald Primary School, on Ayresome Green Lane, Middlesbrough, were invited to London to take part in workshops on the Shakespeare play inside 10 Downing Street.
Pupils take their own drama to Downing Street
The image shows the smiling Camerons outside the famous black door of 10 Downing Street in the spring sunshine, shortly after the Conservative victory in May's general election.
PM sends out victorious Christmas image
PUPILS at Howes Primary School were recently invited to have their photograph taken outside 10 Downing Street along with their visiting European friends.
Downing Street visit rates a 10!
LONDON -- Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif reached the official residence of his British counterpart David Cameron at 10 Downing Street on Friday where they are holding talks, Local TV reported.
PM Nawaz meets British counterpart
1735: Sir Robert Walpole became the first Prime Minister to move into 10 Downing Street.
ON THIS DAY
Summary: David Beckham has been at 10 Downing Street a day before taking part in the Olympics opening ceremony to discuss world hunger with the PM.
David Beckham visits Downing Street
That is the window, so you will understand if that tree has to come down" - The Prime Minister showing visitors the vantage point at 10 Downing Street overlooking the court where scantily-clad women will play beach volleyball during the Olympics.
" TODAY'S QUOTES" [c]COMMENT
THE Falklands flag was flying above 10 Downing Street yesterday to mark the 30th anniversary of the liberation of the islands.
Number 10 marks Falklands liberation
"I must admit when I was walking up the stairs past all the photos of former prime ministers I did have a little moment where I thought, oh my God I'm in 10 Downing Street. But it was actually a very relaxed evening."
TV Wag and Sam Cam
London, Safar 16, 1433, Jan 10, 2012, SPA -- Prince Mohammed bin Nauwaf bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi Ambassador to the United Kingdom, met here today with a number of senior officials at 10 Downing Street.
Prince Mohammed bin Nauwaf Meets Senior British Officials at 10 Downing Street
They were joined at 10 Downing Street by Philip Davies, MP for Shipley and a supporter of the campaign, and former betting shop manager Lili Huang, now William Hill's e-gaming representative.
Petition on BBC cuts delivered