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'.

Downing Street Says... is an unofficial site that lets you read summaries of these briefings and add your own comments. Want to know more?

» Friday, December 9, 2011

European Council

Asked what it was that the Prime Minister objected to last night, the Prime Minister’s Spokeswoman (PMS) said the Prime Minister had given a press conference this morning when he said that one of the clear objectives he had was to ensure that Britain’s national interests were protected and safeguarded. Asked if there was a […]

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

» Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Afternoon Press Briefing from 7th December 2011

Tuesday 10 January 2012 Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson on pay day loans and Europe original source.

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Pay Day Loans

Asked whether the Prime Minister (PM) had concerns about the regulation of pay day lenders, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS), told the assembled media that there were concerns about the way these companies operate and that Government was working with consumer organisations and the industry to ensure vulnerable people were properly protected. Asked for further […]

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Europe

Asked about EU negotiations, the PMS said that the PM had set out the Government’s position. He said that there needed to be better fiscal discipline and co-ordination in the Eurozone in order to promote confidence and underpin stability. He said that action was also needed to address underlying issues of competitiveness. Asked about wider […]

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» Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Morning press briefing from 6th December 2011

Tuesday 10 January 2012 Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson on lobbying, autumn statement, Eurozone and mandatory sentencing original source.

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Morning press briefing from 6th December 2011

Tuesday 10 January 2012 Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson on lobbying, autumn statement, Eurozone and mandatory sentencing original source.

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Morning press briefing from 6th December 2011

Tuesday 10 January 2012 Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson on lobbying, autumn statement, Eurozone and mandatory sentencing original source.

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Lobbying

Asked if lobbyists had undue influence on the Government, the Prime Minister’s spokesman (PMS) said that they did not. Asked if the Government would take the opportunity to back a ten minute rule bill on setting up a register for lobbyists, the PMS said that the Government had a commitment to set up a statutory […]

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Lobbying

Asked if lobbyists had undue influence on the Government, the Prime Minister’s spokesman (PMS) said that they did not. Asked if the Government would take the opportunity to back a ten minute rule bill on setting up a register for lobbyists, the PMS said that the Government had a commitment to set up a statutory […]

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Lobbying

Asked if lobbyists had undue influence on the Government, the Prime Minister’s spokesman (PMS) said that they did not. Asked if the Government would take the opportunity to back a ten minute rule bill on setting up a register for lobbyists, the PMS said that the Government had a commitment to set up a statutory […]

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Autumn Statement

Asked if the PM was happy that benefits had gone up with inflation when troops on the front line could only look forward to 1% payrise, the PMS said that we had to take tough decisions on public sector pay. However, we were committed to recognising the contribution made by our armed forces and that […]

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Autumn Statement

Asked if the PM was happy that benefits had gone up with inflation when troops on the front line could only look forward to 1% payrise, the PMS said that we had to take tough decisions on public sector pay. However, we were committed to recognising the contribution made by our armed forces and that […]

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Autumn Statement

Asked if the PM was happy that benefits had gone up with inflation when troops on the front line could only look forward to 1% payrise, the PMS said that we had to take tough decisions on public sector pay. However, we were committed to recognising the contribution made by our armed forces and that […]

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Eurozone

Asked if the PM had formed a view as to whether he could support the Merkozy pact, the PMS said that they needed to see the options being proposed before they made a judgement on how to approach the negotiation. Asked if the PM was concerned about the possibility of a two speed Europe, the […]

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

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