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Downing Street

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Downing Street

Street in Westminster, London, leading from Whitehall to St James's Park, named after Sir George Downing (died 1684), a diplomat under Cromwell and Charles II. Number 10 is the official residence of the UK prime minister and number 11 is the residence of the chancellor of the Exchequer. Number 12 is the office of the government whips.



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