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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The debate has laid bare differences between the Foreign Office, which is viewed as more forward-leaning, and 10 Downing Street, which is viewed as more cautious.
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Mark Landler, New York Times, 29 May 2025
But the country remains weary of the heated, years-long arguments that engulfed Westminster after the 2016 Brexit vote, and Downing Street is treading carefully to avoid re-opening those wounds.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
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
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Mark Landler, New York Times, 29 May 2025
But the country remains weary of the heated, years-long arguments that engulfed Westminster after the 2016 Brexit vote, and Downing Street is treading carefully to avoid re-opening those wounds.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
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
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“Downing Street.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Downing%20Street. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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