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Every day the Prime Minister's Spokesman meets a small coterie of political journalists known as 'the lobby' for a topical chat, or 'briefing'.

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» Friday, October 31, 2014

Qatar

When asked about the Emir of Qatar?s visit and whether the Prime Minister would raise concerns about World Cup construction workers, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said he expected the issue would be discussed, and that the UK continued to offer expertise and learnings associated with 2012 Olympics. original source.

Jerusalem holy site

When asked about the closure of a holy site in Jerusalem, the PMOS said that the UK?s objective was to work closely with the international community to reach a 2-state solution and to call on a de-escalatory approach on both sides. The PMOS added that that Israel had obligations under international law to protect holy […]

Drugs study

When asked about a international drugs comparators study published by the Home Office, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said it considered reflections on the approaches to tackling drug abuse taken by 13 countries. The PMOS added the government continued to pursue a balanced evidence-based approach to tackling drug abuse and this was working – […]

» Thursday, October 30, 2014

Afghanistan

When asked about Afghanistan, the PMDS said the government would be initially focusing on what had been a successful drawdown and no decisions had been taken yet on any review. She added that lessons had been learned throughout the operation, including how the armed forces trained Afghan forces. original source.

EU budget

When asked about the UK contribution to the EU budget, the Prime Minister?s Deputy Spokesperson (PMDS) said every opportunity was being taken to raise this important issue. With regard to next steps, the PMDS said the UK would be looking at all the issues that needed to be worked through, including getting to the bottom […]

» Wednesday, October 29, 2014

UK contribution to the EU budget

When asked about the UK contribution to the EU budget, the PMOS said every opportunity was being taken to raise this important issue. original source.

Afghanistan

When asked about Afghanistan, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said lessons had been learned throughout the operation, including how the armed forces trained Afghan forces. These lessons have informed the approach taken in tackling ISIL in Iraq, the PMOS added. original source.

» Monday, October 27, 2014

European Union budget

When asked about the European Commission?s revision of the UK contribution to the EU budget, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the Prime Minister raised the issue at this morning?s EU Council meeting, adding the Prime Minister wasn?t the only head of government who had raised the issue. The fact that this money was […]

» Friday, October 24, 2014

Harry Roberts

When asked about the release of Harry Roberts from prison, the PMOS said the Prime Minister understood the public?s strength of feeling that this case had provoked, and the widely held view that the murder of police men and women who are on the front line protecting the public is a particularly heinous act. The […]

Independent panel inquiry into child sexual abuse

When asked about the independent panel inquiry into child sexual abuse, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the Prime Minister?s view hadn?t changed, adding it was a good thing that the composition of the inquiry panel received full Parliamentary scrutiny. original source.

» Thursday, October 23, 2014

Independent panel inquiry into child sexual abuse

When asked about the independent panel inquiry into child sexual abuse, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the Prime Minister had been clear that he had full confidence in Fiona Woolf leading the inquiry and added that it was important that victims and the public shared that view in the work the panel will […]

Independent panel inquiry into child sexual abuse

Household bills

When asked about more older people turning to equity release and a rise in household bills, the PMOS said that as part of its long-term economic plan the government was helping families and pensioners to deal with the impact of the great recession. She added that one way the government was doing this was by […]

Fiona Woolf

When asked about the inquiry into child sexual exploitation, led by Fiona Woolf, the PMOS said that Home Secretary had made clear that she was confident that the review would be carried out to the highest standards of impartiality and integrity. original source.

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» Friday, October 31, 2014

Qatar

Jerusalem holy site

Drugs study

» Thursday, October 30, 2014

Afghanistan

EU budget

» Wednesday, October 29, 2014

UK contribution to the EU budget

Afghanistan

» Monday, October 27, 2014

European Union budget

» Friday, October 24, 2014

Harry Roberts

Independent panel inquiry into child sexual abuse

» Thursday, October 23, 2014

Independent panel inquiry into child sexual abuse

Independent panel inquiry into child sexual abuse

Household bills

Fiona Woolf

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