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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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» Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Deputy Prime Minister’s speech

Asked about the Deputy Prime Minister’s plans for growth and whether there was a case to bring forward any infrastructure projects or spend more on projects to get the economy going, the PMS said that the Government was going to stick to its spending plans and that you only had to look at other countries […]

Eurozone

When asked whether there would be anything to say on Eurozone crisis talks today, the PMS said no. Put that Barroso had said it is now a fight for integration, the PMS referred to the point that the Chancellor had made that the logic of a currency union is greater fiscal integration, so if that […]

» Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Morning press briefing for 13 September 2011

Tuesday 13 September 2011 Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson on: the economy, Boundary Commission proposals, welfare reform, planning. original source.

Economy

Asked whether the Chancellor had spoken about treaty negotiations as part of his update to Cabinet on the G7 meeting, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) said that the Chancellor had spoken about the difficulties that the Eurozone was facing, the issue of further fiscal integration and discussions around the possibly of a treaty change at […]

Boundary commission proposals

Asked whether the Prime Minister had digested the Boundary Commission’s report and whether the Prime Minister had any sympathy for colleagues who may be affected, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister was aware of the Boundary Commission’s proposals, adding that this was happening because the Government believed it would result in a more equal […]

Welfare reform

Asked what the rationale was behind changing weekly benefits payments to monthly ones under the Universal Credit, the PMS replied that most working people received wages on a monthly basis and had to plan their expenditure accordingly. These reforms would bring the benefits system in line with that. original source.

Planning

Asked whether the PM had met with or was planning any meetings with property developers, the PMS replied that there were no meetings planned. The PMS added that the consultation was being led by the Department for Communities and Local Government who would be meeting people who had an interest in planning policy. original source.

» Monday, September 12, 2011

Afternoon press briefing for 12 September 2011

Monday 12 September 2011 Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson on: Hospitals, the Chancellor, Family income. original source.

Hospitals

Asked if why the Prime Minister (PM) supported the closure of the Accident and Emergency and maternity unit at Chase Farm Hospital, the Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) said that all possible options for Chase Farm had been explored. She explained that further evidence had come to light that had led to the decision made today. […]

The Chancellor

Asked if the PM had spoken to the Chancellor today or if he was aware of media reports concerning him, the PMS said that PM routinely had discussions with the Chancellor and was being kept abreast of events. original source.

Family income

Asked if the PM agreed with the Institute of Fiscal Studies’ prediction that families could face ten years of falling income, the PMS said that the Government’s priority had been to deal with the deficit. She said that the UK had a record deficit which had to be put under control. The Budget had included […]

Morning press briefing for 12 September 2011

Monday 12 September 2011 Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson on: Vickers report, Riots, Public sector pensions, Planning, Europe. original source.

Vickers report

Asked for the PM’s (Prime Minister) response to the Vickers’ report, the PMS (Prime Minister’s Spokesman) said that the PM would say something in his press conference, and that Chancellor was making a statement in the House of Commons later in the day. Asked for the Government’s response to the criticism that it won’t be […]

Riots

Asked for the PM’s response to Brendan Barber’s comments on the riots and cuts, the PMS said that a number of actions had been taken since the riots. She added that Ministers understood about the tough times that people are facing, but that it was still important to tackle the deficit, get public spending under […]

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» Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Deputy Prime Minister’s speech

Eurozone

» Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Morning press briefing for 13 September 2011

Economy

Boundary commission proposals

Welfare reform

Planning

» Monday, September 12, 2011

Afternoon press briefing for 12 September 2011

Hospitals

The Chancellor

Family income

Morning press briefing for 12 September 2011

Vickers report

Riots

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