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Have PMs moved before?
While no Prime Minister has permanently moved their main office out of Number 10, discussions about its suitability are not new. Several past PMs have found its layout challenging and some have used alternative offices within Whitehall for specific tasks, but the symbolic importance of Number 10 has always prevailed.
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