A mattress, a sofa and a piano were among the items being removed from Downing Street today after Sir Keir Starmer replaced Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister.

In the wake of Labour's thumping general election victory, a team of removal workers were seen carrying a variety of objects into the back of a yellow lorry.

Both Mr Sunak and former chancellor Jeremy Hunt and their families lost their residences in No10 and No11 during Britain's transfer of power.

Sir Keir yesterday admitted he had 'not unpacked quite yet' as his own family prepare to move into Downing Street.

And it has been revealed how the new Labour PM's wife, Victoria, has been 'dreading' becoming a resident of Britain's most famous street. 

Her friends also described the NHS worker as Sir Keir's 'rock', as well as a 'politically astute' primary confidante of the new PM who is 'able to cut through the bullshit'.

On Sunday, a bright yellow lorry from the Bishop's Move firm was parked around the back of Downing Street, with a steady flow of items being carried to the vehicle.

A large mattress, a bright red sofa and an upright piano were carefully stowed in the back of the lorry by a team of workers.

Mr Sunak lived in the flat above No 10 while Mr Hunt had the larger flat above No 11.

PMs in recent years had favoured the No 11 residence, but Mr Sunak had lived above No10 as Chancellor and moved back in with his family when he became the premier.

Sir Keir and Chancellor Rachel Reeves are the new occupants of Downing Street, although the moving process will take a few days.

During the general election campaign, Sir Keir admitted his teenage children were 'worried' about the prospect of moving into the iconic residence.

He said he and Victoria would 'fiercely protect' their children's privacy should he win power.

Sir Keir conceded that his 13-year-old daughter and 15-year-old son were likely to be fearful of the possible disruption to their normal routines.

But the Labour leader joked that they would probably 'ramp up their campaign' for a family dog to make up for the changes to their lives.

One friend of Victoria told the Sunday Times of her family's move to Downing Street: 'She is dreading but accepting of it.' 

Her pals also described the considerable influcence Victoria, or Vic, has on her politician husband.

One said: 'She is Keir's rock. He never takes any decisions without consulting her first.'

She was also described as 'politically astute' and the new PM's 'anchor', with their marriage deemed 'a proper love story'.

A friend told the newspaper: 'Unlike many people in politics she is able to cut through the bullshit and doesn't appreciate it when people try blowing smoke up their a***s. She is very grounded and clever.'