It has now been confirmed that Downing Street’s televised press briefings fronted by Allegra Stratton are to launch on January 11^th, confirming what Guido revealed a month ago that the Lobby would have to wait until the start of the year thanks to the revamp of No. 9 Downing Street taking longer than expected to get it match fit for live briefings. Contrary to the current five-day-a-week Lobby schedule, the briefings with Allegra will only take place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Seems the anti-transparency cartel will continue to get their way post-PMQs…