Who lives next door to the prime minister?

The official residence next door to the UK Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street is Number 11 Downing Street, which serves as the official home for the Chancellor of the Exchequer (the finance minister) and their family, though Prime Ministers often choose to live there due to its larger size, swapping with the Chancellor. The Chief Whip also resides at Number 12, while other numbers house government offices, and Larry the Cat, the Chief Mouser, lives at Number 10 with the PM.

Who lives next to the Prime Minister?

The Prime Minister's official residence is 10 Downing Street, and the Chancellor's official residence is Number 11. The government's Chief Whip has an official residence at Number 12. Over time, government offices and officials came to occupy most of the street's townhouses.

Who lives at number 11?

11 Downing Street in London, also known colloquially in the United Kingdom as Number 11, is the official residence of the chancellor of the exchequer (who traditionally also has the title of Second Lord of the Treasury).

Who is next in line for prime minister of the UK?

Keir Starmer succeeded Rishi Sunak as prime minister on 5 July 2024, following the 2024 general election.

Is anyone above the prime minister?

Under a dominant head of state

In this case, the prime minister serves at the pleasure of the monarch and holds no more power than the monarch allows. Some such titles are diwan, mahamantri, pradhan, wasir or vizier.

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Who is higher than the prime minister in the UK?

The lord chancellor is the minister of justice for England and Wales and the highest-ranking Great Officer of State in Scotland and England, nominally outranking the prime minister. The lord chancellor is appointed and dismissed by the sovereign on the advice of the prime minister.

Who is the new deputy prime minister in the UK in 2025?

Following the resignation of Angela Rayner, Lammy became Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor in the 2025 cabinet reshuffle on 5 September 2025.

Is there a bunker under 10 Downing Street?

Yes, there are underground bunkers associated with Downing Street, including the famous Churchill War Rooms used during WWII and a nuclear bunker beneath a nearby government building (HM Treasury) that the Prime Minister can use for shelter, with plans sometimes proposed for more extensive underground facilities directly beneath the Downing Street complex. While the historic Down Street station served as a secret WWII HQ, modern facilities are located deeper underground for nuclear threats. 

Who lives at 10 Downing Street?

It is the official residence of the British Prime Minister: it is their office, and it is also the place where the Prime Minister has entertained guests from Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to presidents of the United States and other world leaders.

Where do the billionaires live in London?

The Billionaires' Row - The Bishops Avenue Houses & Property

The Bishops Avenue, London N2, or the Billionaire homes in the UK, connects the north side of Hampstead Heath at Kenwood (Hampstead Lane), Hampstead to East Finchley and is on the boundary of the London Boroughs of Barnet and Haringey.

Does the Downing Street cat get paid?

Unlike his predecessors since 1929, Larry's costs are funded voluntarily by members of staff, at no cost to His Majesty's Government. Fundraising events (organised to pay for his food) are believed to have included a quiz night, held in the state rooms.

Who is next in line if the Prime Minister dies?

Succession. Nobody has the right of automatic succession to the prime ministership. However, it is generally considered that in the event of the death of the prime minister, it would be appropriate to appoint an interim prime minister, though there is some debate as to how to decide who this should be.

Are there private houses in Downing Street?

A private residence for the prime minister occupies the third floor and there is a kitchen in the basement. The other floors contain offices and conference, reception, sitting and dining rooms where the prime minister works, and where government ministers, national leaders, and foreign dignitaries are met and hosted.

What pension do MPs get?

MPs normally receive a pension of either 1/40th or 1/50th of their final pensionable salary for each year of pensionable service depending on the contribution rate they chose. Members who made contributions of 13.75% of their salary gain an accrual rate of 1/40th.

What are the perks of being a prime minister?

Politicians, including prime ministers, are usually granted certain privileges after leaving office, such as office accommodation, staff assistance, and a Life Gold Pass which entitles the holder to travel within Australia for non-commercial purposes at government expense.

Can the king of England dismiss the Prime Minister?

The sovereign also has the power to dismiss the prime minister, but the last time this power was exercised was in 1834, when William IV dismissed Lord Melbourne; since then, prime ministers have only left office upon their resignation, which they are expected to offer to the monarch upon losing their majority in the ...

Where does Carney's wife live?

The couple married in 1994, while Mark was finishing his doctoral thesis. They have four children and lived in Toronto before moving to the Rockcliffe Park neighbourhood of Ottawa and then moving to London in 2013.

Can I email the prime minister?

Yes, you can write an email to your country's Prime Minister, usually through an official contact form on the Prime Minister's Office website or sometimes via a direct parliamentary email, but expect high volumes of messages and a focus on direct concerns, with non-relevant issues often forwarded to other departments. For the UK, you can use the No. 10 contact form or the parliamentary address, keeping your message concise and polite.

Why is the 24 Sussex Drive empty?

The building was closed for health and safety reasons, as well as to protect this classified heritage asset. With a budget of $4.3M, the abatement and decommissioning project began in May 2023 and will finish in summer 2024.