Allegra Stratton to be face of No 10’s televised press briefings
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Boris Johnson has recruited Rishi Sunak’s head of communications to host the government’s new White House-style televised press briefings.
Allegra Stratton, 39, a former BBC and ITV News presenter, will effectively become the face of Downing Street after being appointed to the role.
Mr Johnson wants to build on the daily coronavirus press briefings, which were watched by millions, and believes the plan will “introduce a culture of transparency and openness”.
The Times reported last month that Mr Johnson wanted to recruit Ms Stratton. He was said to have been impressed with her role in helping bolster Mr Sunak’s reputation.
The press briefings will be held in a former colonial courtroom in No 9 Downing Street. It is currently being converted into a media suite