Sources say plan is still to start TV briefings in mid-May, despite speculation that Downing Street has doubts about the idea
They were proposed last summer as a way to revolutionise the transparency of government communications. But the advent of White House-style televised press briefings is to be delayed again until mid-May, as No 10 looks to reform its communications strategy following the departure of key staff.
The delay means it is likely to be at least seven months between the former ITV journalist Allegra Stratton being hired on a £125,000 salary to be the public face of the government and her first appearance on the nation’s television screens.
