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UK democracy

When asked about the suggestion that sectors of the population were being left without access to levels of power in society, the PMOS said the Prime Minister strongly believed in spreading privilege rather than defending it – a principle which guided his policies and decision making. original source.

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Immigration

When asked if it was still the government?s ambition to get net migration down to the tens of thousands, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said it remained the government?s ambition. original source.

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Eastern Partnership Summit

When asked about the focus of the forthcoming Eastern Partnership in Riga, the PMOS said the summit would principally focus on how the EU worked with neighbouring countries in terms of fighting corruption, reform of judicial systems, improving transparency, and the like. original source.

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Mediterranean migrants

When asked about reports that Britain would assist in the establishment of a military operation against people smugglers in Libya, the PMOS said the government was working with others on how the appropriate intelligence resources could be put in place. original source.

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NHS

When asked about the NHS and the Prime Minister?s speech on seven-day-services, the PMOS said the proposals were part of a wider need for reform and change in the way the NHS operates, in for example the piloting of seven day GP access. Simon Stevens had already set out a programme for changing the way […]

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Iraq

When asked about the government?s support for the Iraqi government in the fight against ISIL – particularly in light of the reported fall of Tikrit – the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said it pointed to some of the challenges the Iraqi government faced. In respect of the UK government?s role, the PMOS said it […]

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