An adviser has been photographed in Downing Street holding a note saying the UK can have its “cake and eat it” in Brexit negotiations. Several ministers and other visitors Number 10 have been similarly caught out.
House prices Image copyright PA In May 2008, homeowners were worried, as were most people, as it became clearer that the world was entering a full-blown financial crisis.
So it was less than reassuring when housing minister Caroline Flint inadvertently revealed a note prepared for her by officials, proclaiming: “We can"t know how bad it will get.” It also said prices would fall “at best” by between 5% and 10% during the coming year.
And, in the year to May 2009, they actually slumped by 14.3%, according to the Office for National Statistics.
“These things happen,” Ms Flint said when asked about her Downing Street faux pas.
Anti-terror operation Image copyright Political pictures Bob Quick, Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, walked in to Number 10 in Apri..
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