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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Rishi Sunak paid for ‘opulent’ curtains and velvet sofas in No 10 flat refurb

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Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty paid for a refurbishment of the flat above No 10 full of “opulent” new decor, their personal designer has revealed.

The prime minister and his wife opted to remodel George Osborne’s “very tired” furnishings, according to John Challis, an upholsterer from Mr Sunak’s Richmond constituency.

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