28-05-2023, 09:58 AM
(25-05-2023, 04:55 PM)mouseboy33 Wrote: Regarding the car crashing into the gates of Downing Street off Whitehall. Im watching SkyNews and whilst the news is breaking.... They are simply showing a shot of the Palace of Westminster. There are 50 cameras pointed at the WhiteHouse live all day everyday. Im shocked there are no cameras showing at least the gates or even WhiteHall itself. Ive seen more from social media than they have been able to put on screen. Why does UK have a lack of live cameras?I think the difference with all the cameras pointing at the White House is that many broadcasters use it as a backdrop, and have live reporting positions on surrounding buildings.
The gates into Downing Street are not really a recognisable reference point for broadcasters to use in reports, which is why all the plug-in points are within the street itself to allow for the backdrop of Number 10/11.