Two political pooches have posed outside 11 Downing Street to mark the beginning of the festive holidays in Philip Hammond's Christmas card.

The Weybridge MP's dogs Oscar, a dachshund, and Rex, a Welsh terrier, made for an adorable photo outside the Chancellor's house clad in red, white and green striped scarves.

Behind the pair is a large wreath adorned with a bow.

Mr Hammond is the first politician to publish his Christmas card so far this year.