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Downing Street has described as "ridiculous" suggestions David Cameron is risking his safety after being photographed walking to work.The prime minister has decided to dispense with motorcycle outriders for his official car and was pictured walking between government buildings.
A spokeswoman at Number 10 said there was "very high security" at all times.
She said the new PM is conscious of security and "would not take wild risks".
She added: "The prime minister does try to get outside when he can, but wouldn't do something which would endanger his safety."
Mr Cameron was photographed last week in his official car, stuck in traffic and without police motorcycle outriders, and walking in Westminster surrounded by tourists.
Downing Street said he would cope with traffic as the public do, but outriders may be used for occasions such as state visits, or amid security concerns.
At the time, Andy Hayman, the former head of anti-terrorism at Scotland Yard, said the decision is misguided.
Last week he told the BBC Radio 4 he understood the prime minister "wants to have no fuss", but the outriders were needed in the event of an attack so that they could get him away from the scene quickly.This article is from the BBC News website. ? British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.