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Downing Street apologises for menu ‘mistake’ at Diwali reception

While the statement did not make a direct reference to the menu, a spokesperson for Starmer’s office said the team acknowledged the strength of feeling on the issue and assured the community that it would not be repeated in future.

Downing Street apologises for menu ‘mistake’ at Diwali reception

Downing Street apologises for menu ‘mistake’ at Diwali reception

Downing Street apologises for menu ‘mistake’ at Diwali reception

British Hindus object to non-veg, alcohol served at Downing Street Diwali reception

While community organisation Insight UK questioned the 'appalling lack of understanding' of the spiritual aspect of the Hindu festival, others pointed out that greater dialogue is required ahead of such religious events.

10 November 2024, 12:02 IST

British Hindus object to non-veg, alcohol served at Downing Street Diwali reception

British Hindus object to non-veg, alcohol served at Downing Street Diwali reception

British Hindus object to non-veg, alcohol served at Downing Street Diwali reception

10 November 2024, 12:02 IST

UK PM Keir Starmer names new chief of staff in Downing Street shake-up

Sue Gray, resigned as Starmer’s top aide saying the “intense commentary around my position risked becoming a distraction to the government's vital work of change".

07 October 2024, 11:17 IST

UK PM Keir Starmer names new chief of staff in Downing Street shake-up

UK PM Keir Starmer names new chief of staff in Downing Street shake-up

UK PM Keir Starmer names new chief of staff in Downing Street shake-up

07 October 2024, 11:17 IST

All change at Downing Street, except Larry the Cat

Larry has been resident in the seat of British power since 2011 when, under then-prime minister David Cameron, he was adopted from the nearby Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.

05 July 2024, 17:07 IST

All change at Downing Street, except Larry the Cat

All change at Downing Street, except Larry the Cat

All change at Downing Street, except Larry the Cat

05 July 2024, 17:07 IST

UK PM Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata Murty light Diwali lamps at Downing Street

The Prime Ministerial residence was decorated in a theme of vibrant marigolds and candles on Wednesday evening as the UK's first couple marked a year since Sunak took charge as Britain’s first Prime Minister of Indian heritage.

09 November 2023, 08:05 IST

UK PM Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata Murty light Diwali lamps at Downing Street

UK PM Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata Murty light Diwali lamps at Downing Street

UK PM Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata Murty light Diwali lamps at Downing Street

09 November 2023, 08:05 IST

Car crashes into front gates of Downing Street in UK

Officials inside Downing Street have reportedly been asked to stay indoor

25 May 2023, 17:18 IST

Car crashes into front gates of Downing Street in London

Car crashes into front gates of Downing Street in London

Car crashes into front gates of Downing Street in UK

25 May 2023, 17:18 IST

Resign or be pushed out? Scenarios in front of Truss

However, Truss has shown no sign of resigning, with her spokesman saying she remained 'focused on delivery'.

17 October 2022, 15:39 IST

Resign or be pushed out? The scenarios in front of UK's embattled Liz Truss

Resign or be pushed out? The scenarios in front of UK's embattled Liz Truss

Resign or be pushed out? Scenarios in front of Truss

17 October 2022, 15:39 IST

Downing Street cat drawn into UK's political fight

A stalwart of the UK political scene, Larry has ruled the roost in Downing Street for more than a decade

15 July 2022, 17:20 IST

Downing Street cat drawn into political fight for his residence

Downing Street cat drawn into political fight for his residence

Downing Street cat drawn into UK's political fight

15 July 2022, 17:20 IST

UK's Sunak refuses to attack Johnson in leadership bid

He said Johnson is the most remarkable person he had met whom he had disagreements with

12 July 2022, 15:00 IST

UK's Sunak refuses to attack Johnson in leadership bid

UK's Sunak refuses to attack Johnson in leadership bid

UK's Sunak refuses to attack Johnson in leadership bid

12 July 2022, 15:00 IST