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» Friday, October 14, 2011
G20
Asked if there would be any actions taken following the G20 meeting, the PMS said that the Chancellor of the Exchequer would push for a comprehensive package of measures to be in place as soon as possible and that he would reiterate the Government’s position which was that we need a comprehensive solution to recapitalise […]
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G20
Asked if there would be any actions taken following the G20 meeting, the PMS said that the Chancellor of the Exchequer would push for a comprehensive package of measures to be in place as soon as possible and that he would reiterate the Government’s position which was that we need a comprehensive solution to recapitalise […]
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» Thursday, October 13, 2011
Morning press briefing for 13 October 2011
Thursday 13 October 2011 Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson on: Sir Gus O’Donnell’s report, Liam Fox, Banks. Sir Gus O’Donnell’s report Asked if Sir Gus O’Donnell’s report would be published tomorrow, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) said not to expect it tomorrow. Liam Fox Asked if it would be legitimate to know the […]
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» Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Afternoon press briefing for 12 October 2011
Wednesday 12 October 2011 Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson on: Succession and Defence Secretary Liam Fox. original source.
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Succession
The Prime Minister’s Official Spokesman (PMOS) briefed the assembled journalists on a letter that had been sent to Commonwealth Heads of Government with the Prime Minister’s proposals to change the rules of succession. He said the letter had been sent at the end of last month, asking them to consider the proposals. The main changes […]
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Liam Fox
Asked about the process for the report being produced by the Cabinet Secretary Sir Gus O’Donnell on Liam Fox, the PMOS said that Sir Gus was looking at the issue and we should await the outcome of that process. The Prime Minister had said that Liam Fox was doing an excellent job in reforming the […]
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Morning press briefing for 12 October 2011
Wednesday 12 October 2011 Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson on: Defence Secretary Liam Fox, Iran, Scottish and Southern Energy, unemployment figures and the Finucane family. original source.
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Defence Secretary Liam Fox
Asked whether the Defence Secretary was carrying on with his job, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) confirmed he was. Asked for the Prime Minister’s views on the matter, the PMS said the Prime Minister said he was keen for the facts to be established. Asked several questions on the progress of the investigation by the […]
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Iran
Asked if the UK was preparing any measures against Iran in light of allegations of a plot to kill the Saudi ambassador to the US, the PMS said the UK was in close touch with the United States and would support measures to hold Iran accountable for its actions, including further sanctions. original source.
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Scottish and Southern Energy
Asked if the Prime Minister welcomed moves by Scottish and Southern Energy to open up the energy market, the PMS said anything that increased competition in that market and was good for consumers would be something he would support. original source.
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Unemployment figures
Asked if there would be a response to the latest figures on unemployment and whether there was a fear they indicated a double-dip recession, the PMS said it was clear that we were seeing the effects of the international economic crisis on the UK labour market. The Government was focused on doing everything it could […]
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Finucane
Asked if there would be a statement on the Finucane family, the PMS said one would be made later that day by the Secretary of State. original source.
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» Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Afternoon press briefing for 11 October 2011
Tuesday 11 October 2011 Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson on: the Finucane meeting, Defence Secretary Liam Fox, health and Gus O’Donnell. original source.
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Finucane meeting
Asked what the Prime Minister had said to the Finucane family during their meeting at No.10, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) said he had expressed his profound sympathy with the family and had accepted the conclusions of Stevens and Cory that state collusion had taken place in Mr Finucane’s murder. He added that the Prime […]
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