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The Commons isn't in recess until next week for their 'partying events', so there is no reason why it couldn't have been a statement in there.  I believe the Speaker has made comments before about things being announced in the media before in Parliament. However, this is a change to an existing policy and nobody knows who will be in power in 2030, let alone 2035.

They can make official 'Prime Ministerial Broadcasts' which are shown on all the PSBs, but they are set piece events rather than pressers. I can't remember one since the COVID lockdown. They are rare, and there is an 'Official Opposition Broadcast' the following day.

Incorrect at the first part of this-Recess began at just after 6:50pm on Tuesday night (as they haven't sat yesterday or today).