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'.

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» Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Economy

Asked what he thought about reports of central banks easing financial strains and that the Euro may collapse, the PMS said he did not want to explain the announcement made by the central banks. They had said they were enhancing their capacity to provide liquidity to the global financial system. The PMS said there were […]

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

Iran

Asked if he had anything to add to what the Foreign Secretary had said about Iran, the PMS said no. Asked what he thought of a former Foreign Secretary warning about the unwelcome drumbeat towards war, the PMS said he had no comment.   original source.

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

» Thursday, November 24, 2011

Morning press briefing from 24th November 2011

Tuesday 10 January 2012 Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson on strikes, autumn statement, home affairs and lobbying The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) told the assembled media that the Prime Minister was in the East Midlands visiting Toyota and Nestle where he would welcome significant investment announcements and jobs creation from both companies. original […]

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

Morning press briefing from 24th November 2011

Tuesday 10 January 2012 Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson on strikes, autumn statement, home affairs and lobbying The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) told the assembled media that the Prime Minister was in the East Midlands visiting Toyota and Nestle where he would welcome significant investment announcements and jobs creation from both companies. original […]

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

Morning Press Briefing from Thursday 24th November 2011

Tuesday 10 January 2012 Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson on strikes, autumn statement, home affairs and lobbying The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) told the assembled media that the Prime Minister was in the East Midlands visiting Toyota and Nestle where he would welcome significant investment announcements and jobs creation from both companies. original […]

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

Strikes

Asked about the estimated cost of strike action, the PMS said that strikes could hit the economy by reducing output in both the public and private sector. The Treasury estimated that strikes could cost the economy half a billion pounds. Asked about the status of the talks, the PMS replied that the Government had recently […]

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

Strikes

Asked about the estimated cost of strike action, the PMS said that strikes could hit the economy by reducing output in both the public and private sector. The Treasury estimated that strikes could cost the economy half a billion pounds. Asked about the status of the talks, the PMS replied that the Government had recently […]

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

Strikes

Asked about the estimated cost of strike action, the PMS said that strikes could hit the economy by reducing output in both the public and private sector. The Treasury estimated that strikes could cost the economy half a billion pounds. Asked about the status of the talks, the PMS replied that the Government had recently […]

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

Autumn Statement

Asked about the timing of the OBR forecast, the PMS replied that the OBR were an independent body and that media should ask them about the precise choreography for their announcement. original source.

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

Autumn Statement

Asked about the timing of the OBR forecast, the PMS replied that the OBR were an independent body and that media should ask them about the precise choreography for their announcement. original source.

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

Autumn Statement

Asked about the timing of the OBR forecast, the PMS replied that the OBR were an independent body and that media should ask them about the precise choreography for their announcement. original source.

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

Home Affairs

Asked whether the Prime Minister was confident that the Government would bring down levels of migration, the PMS explained that Government had taken a number of measures to tighten up the system and would continue to do that. He pointed out that fewer people were leaving the UK and that was driving the figures. He […]

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

Home Affairs

Asked whether the Prime Minister was confident that the Government would bring down levels of migration, the PMS explained that Government had taken a number of measures to tighten up the system and would continue to do that. He pointed out that fewer people were leaving the UK and that was driving the figures. He […]

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

Home Affairs

Asked whether the Prime Minister was confident that the Government would bring down levels of migration, the PMS explained that Government had taken a number of measures to tighten up the system and would continue to do that. He pointed out that fewer people were leaving the UK and that was driving the figures. He […]

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

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