Downing Street briefing room has £80,000 ‘politically neutral’ refurbishment

The blue panelling and carpet that previously formed the backdrop of the Downing Street press room have been replaced by more ‘politically neutral’ colours (James Manning/PA) - (PA Archive)

The Government has spent up to £80,000 to make Downing Street’s press briefing room a “politically neutral setting”.

The briefing room, in Number 9 Downing Street, was refurbished during December.