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Chequers

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Locations Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Construction started1565
Architectural styles Tudor architecture
Architects Reginald Blomfield
William Atkinson
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About Chequers


Chequers, or Chequers Court, is the country house of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. A 16th century manor house in origin, it is located near the village of Ellesborough, halfway between Princes Risborough and Wendover in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, at the foot of the Chiltern Hills.

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May 27,2023 6:20 am

... " about Mr Johnson s diaries, said the entries revealed visits by Mr Johnson s friends to Chequers - the PM s country estate - and events in Downing Street during the pandemic...

Partygate: Minister defends civil servants over Johnson police referral

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... The Times, the story, says Mr Johnson has been referred to Thames Valley police because his ministerial diary revealed visits by family and friends to Chequers - the prime minister s country house in Buckinghamshire - during the pandemic...

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... The prime minister s country residence - Chequers - sits less than three miles (5km) away...

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson fears the second peak of relaxing lockdown

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Apr 20,2020 11:36 am

... The PM is understood to have met his Deputy, Dominic Raab in Chequers on Friday the crisis to discuss...

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Apr 18,2020 10:55 pm

... Meanwhile, No 10 said Mr Johnson will be back to Chequers - the PM is the seat of the official - such as it was a suitable place ...

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson says: it could have been one way or the other'

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Apr 18,2020 10:38 pm

... Downing Street said the PM would continue his recovery at his country residence, Chequers...

General election 2019: The town that won't get a choice

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Feb 16,2020 8:01 am

... The predominantly rural constituency of Buckingham is nestled between Oxford, Aylesbury and Milton Keynes and covers Chequers - the official country residence of the prime minister...

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson says: "it could have been one way or the other'

Feb 16,2020 8:01 am

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said it "would have" dismissed as he thanked health workers for saving His life after he got out of the hospital.

Mr Johnson, 55, was on the London St Thomas' Hospital, on Sunday - 10 days after testing positive for Covid-19.

He spent three nights in intensive care, before you again in a Church on Thursday.

He Said in a video on Twitter that he had experienced the "personal courage" of the hospital staff at The Front .

Mr Johnson said two Nurses - Jenny from New Zealand and Luis from Portugal - Stand by His bed for 48 Hours in The Most critical time and called several other workers in the hospital, who cared for him in the last week, that he wanted to thank.

He Said NHS workers "kept putting himself in danger, to risk, held this deadly virus".

"It is thanks to the courage, the devotion, duty and love that is our NHS unbeatable," He Said .

Downing Street said the PM would continue His recovery at His country residence, Chequers .

"On the advice of His medical team, the PM will not immediately return to Work . He would like to thank everyone at St Thomas' for the excellent care he has received.

"All His thoughts are with those affected by this disease. "

the UK has as of 17:00, with the total number BST on Saturday, to 10,612.

health Secretary to Matt Hancock said he was "pleased" with the PM was out of the hospital and continues His recovery in Chequers .

He added that the employees would have on the St Thomas'", cared for him, as you would for anyone in This Country ," the "one of the things that makes me so proud that the NHS is there for all of us."

Asked how long it would take before the Prime Minister , He Said , Back To Work : "This is going to take a clinical decision for His doctors to.

"The government is perfectly efficient in the strategy that he laid down. "

foreign Minister Dominic Raab is currently responsible for the leadership of the government, with the aide allegedly expected, Mr Johnson out of action for as long as a month.

Dr Ian Abbs, chief executive at Guy's and St Thomas' hospital, said: "It is a great credit to the outstanding professionalism of the clinical team, as well as everyone in the wider organisation, we are able to care for the Prime Minister so effectively to provide while you are continue to equally high standards of care for all our patients.

"While it is right that we celebrate this Good News , our thoughts turn immediately to those who need our help at This Time .

"on behalf of everyone at Guy's and St Thomas', I would ask that people stay at home, to help us to save lives and protect the NHS. "

The PM-partners, Carrie Symonds was self-fiancee isolate with symptoms

The Prime Minister , Carrie Symonds , who is due to give birth in two months, said on Twitter: "Thank You also to all of you who sent such kind messages of support. Today I feel incredibly happy.

"There were times last week that were very dark in fact. My heart goes out to all those in similar situations, worried sick about their relatives.

"I can't our great NHS Thank You enough. The staff at St Thomas' Hospital, been incredibly. I will never, ever be able to repay them, and I will never stop, I Thank You . "

Ms Symonds was self-isolate coronavirus-like symptoms, but has not been tested.

relief for many as Johnson is out of the hospital

released before we hear that Boris Johnson had been released from the hospital, it was clear the Prime Minister would not rush Back To Work .

And His fiancée, Carrie Symonds ' Tweet refers to the "dark" times of the last week - is another sign of how sick he's been.

So, now, the foreign Minister, Dominic Raab , will continue to deputise. But the extent of it, want to feed in to the Boris Johnson can be used in all upcoming decisions - although not fully back at Work - is not yet known.

a Lot can depend on the advice of His doctors. But the fact that The Man who was elected to govern the country, is out of the hospital, many feel relieved. Like or hate His policies.

agree treated or not with The Way the Corona Virus outbreak has been, So Far , Boris Johnson is The Elected Prime Minister and political authority ultimately rests with this office. And the authority is likely to be what is needed, when big decisions are imminent.

Chequers is the official country retreat of the Prime Minister

Chequers the official country residence of the serving British Prime Minister to serve since 1921.

The Grade 1 listed mansion, set in 1,000 acres of Buckinghamshire countryside, about 40 km North-West of London .



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Source of news: bbc.com

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