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Blair's £700M Renovation Plan for Downing Street Revealed

12/30/2025

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Newly released National Archives documents reveal Tony Blair, then Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, planned a £700 million Downing Street refurbishment called "Project George".
The plan aimed to fix defects such as sewer leaks and power outages.
Initial estimates were £30 million.
The project was shelved due to cost concerns from then-Chancellor Gordon Brown.
A government source claims all identified building issues have since been resolved.

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Newly released National Archives documents reveal Tony Blair, then Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, planned a £700 million Downing Street refurbishment called "Project George".
The plan aimed to fix defects such as sewer leaks and power outages.
Initial estimates were £30 million.
The project was shelved due to cost concerns from then-Chancellor Gordon Brown.
A government source claims all identified building issues have since been resolved.