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Downing Street is a street in Westminster in London that houses the official residences and offices of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. In a cul-de-sac situated off Whitehall , it is 200 metres (660 ft) long, and a few minutes' walk from the Houses of Parliament .
Sybil was owned by the then chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, who lived in 10 Downing Street while the then prime minister, Gordon Brown, lived in the larger 11 Downing Street. [14] [15] It was reported that Sybil did not stay in London, and was returned to Scotland to live with a friend of the Darlings. Sybil died on 27 July 2009.
Sybil was the first cat at Downing Street since Humphrey was removed in November 1997, [11] possibly because of Cherie Blair's reported aversion to cats. [12] Upon her arrival The Daily Telegraph stated that those who had written to the Treasury concerning Sybil's welfare had received a "souvenir photo" of her in return. [13]
The headquarters of His Majesty's Government, it is situated on Downing Street in the City of Westminster in London, England. Number 10 was originally three houses: a stately mansion overlooking St James's Park called "the house at the back" built around 1530, a modest townhouse behind it located at 10 Downing Street and a small cottage next to ...
Wilberforce (c. 1973 – 19 May 1988) was a cat living at 10 Downing Street who was employed as the chief mouser to the Cabinet Office from 1973 to 1987. He served during the premierships of four prime ministers: Edward Heath, Harold Wilson, [note 1] James Callaghan and Margaret Thatcher.
Downing Street looking west, with No. 9 on the right. 9 Downing Street is one of the buildings situated on Downing Street in the City of Westminster in London, England.It has been used as a separate address to the better known 10 Downing Street since 2001 for various government functions.
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10 Downing Street in London is the official residence and office of the prime minister of the United Kingdom. [2] Colloquially known as Number 10, the building is in Downing Street, off Whitehall in the City of Westminster. 10 Downing Street is the current residence of the current prime minister Keir Starmer, since 2024 after succeeding former prime minister Rishi Sunak