Downing Street Press Briefing Room

The Downing Street Press Briefing Room is a room in 9 Downing Street, used by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and other senior government officials to hold press briefings and deliver ministerial broadcasts.

[7] The spending received widespread criticism from across the house, including from within the Conservative party, with Labour questioning the resource allocation during severe NHS pressure, and the Liberal Democrats branding it a "vanity project" for Johnson.

[8][9] Russian-owned firm Megahertz, having previously performed work for state-controlled Russian broadcasters, installed computers, cameras, microphones, and a control desk.

[10] Despite assurances from the government about security measures, the involvement of Megahertz raised concerns among MPs and industry sources about the appropriateness and transparency of the contract award process.

[15] In January 2025 a new 'politically neutral' look was revealed, with the traditionally Conservative-associated blue removed, replaced by more wooden panels and a new grey carpet.

A COVID-19 press conference held during the pandemic in the Downing Street Briefing Room (January 2022)
Prime Minister Keir Starmer , in January 2025, holds a press conference in the Press Briefing Room, after its renovation