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

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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» Monday, October 20, 2014

Treason

When asked about the Treason Act 1351, the PMOS said people who commit, plan and support acts of terror abroad, and seek to return to the UK will be prosecuted by the UK authorities. Decisions to prosecute individuals were a matter for the police and CPS, and the basis on which those investigations are undertaken […]

Ebola

When asked about Ebola screening in the UK, the PMOS outlined the processes and measures in place at selected ports of entry. original source.

Asia-Europe meeting

When asked about the Prime Minister?s breakfast meeting with President Putin, President Poroshenko and other European leaders at the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said it was a positive sign that the meeting had taken place, and that only through discussion and dialogue between the Russian and Ukrainian authorities would they […]

» Friday, October 17, 2014

Immigration

When asked about immigration, the PMOS said the Prime Minister recognises people have concerns about migration from the EU, and that he intends to address these concerns as part of reforming the UK?s relationship with the EU. original source.

Ebola

When asked about Ebola screening in the UK, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the government expects screening measures to be extended to Gatwick and the Eurostar next week, adding that the government is keeping screening at other ports of entry under review. The PMOS said the government was continually working with airlines and […]

Ebola

When asked about Ebola screening in the UK, the PMOS outlined the processes and measures in place at Heathrow, as outlined by the Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. original source.

Israel-Palestine

When asked about Israeli settlements in the West Bank, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the government supports working with international partners for a two-state solution, adding that the government would always make clear its disagreement with policies which made reaching that two-state solution more difficult. original source.

» Thursday, October 16, 2014

Israel-Palestine conflict

When asked about the Israel-Palestine conflict, the PMOS said the government would continue to make clear the points on which the British and Israeli governments agreed and disagreed, and would continue to work with both sides towards a 2-state solution. original source.

Pensions and average earnings

When asked about pensions and average earnings, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) highlighted the ?triple lock? on pensions of at least 2.5% – a point the Prime Minister regarded as very important in terms of ensuring that people have the support they deserve in retirement. With regard to average earnings, the PMOS said the […]

Smoking

When asked if there were plans to ban smoking in public parks ? the PMOS said the government was clear it had no plans to do this. original source.

Ebola

On reports that there had been a second healthcare worker infected by Ebola in Texas ? the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) highlighted the effectiveness of the emergency exercises which took place over the weekend. He said the simulations had shown how the government was constantly keeping measures under review to ensure they were robust […]

NHS

When asked about extra funding for the NHS during the winter, the PMOS said the government had already announced additional funding for the NHS to respond to pressures this winter. original source.

Lord Freud

When asked about Lord Freud, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said Lord Freud?s full and unreserved apology had been exactly the right thing to do. original source.

» Wednesday, October 15, 2014

NHS reform

When asked about the government?s reforms of the NHS, the PMOS said the government had the right approach which had generated net savings of a billion pounds a year across this parliament, including 19,000 fewer administrators in the NHS, and putting clinicians and clinical experts at the centre of decision-making. original source.

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» Monday, October 20, 2014

Treason

Ebola

Asia-Europe meeting

» Friday, October 17, 2014

Immigration

Ebola

Ebola

Israel-Palestine

» Thursday, October 16, 2014

Israel-Palestine conflict

Pensions and average earnings

Smoking

Ebola

NHS

Lord Freud

» Wednesday, October 15, 2014

NHS reform

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