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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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» Thursday, September 8, 2011

Troops

Asked if the PM had any interest in appointing a forces champion, the PMS said that the PM had often put on the record his admiration for the work, courage and dedication of our armed forces, and was fully committed to doing everything that he could to support them. Quite a lot had already been […]

West Lothian

Asked if the PM had a view on the best approach to solving the West Lothian question, the PMS said that the Government was committed to setting up a commission to consider this important question, and that there was a statement by DPM (Deputy Prime Minister) that day, detailing the progress on the commission. original […]

EU Convention

Asked if the Government had changed tack on prisoner voting, as it has been delayed for six months, the PMS said that it had not. There had been another court case, and just as the Government was taking account of Parliament’s views, it was also taking account of the legal position, and the outcome of […]

Baha Mousa

Asked if the PM had seen the report on Baha Mousa and was satisfied with its conclusions, the PMS said that he would have been briefed on the report, and that he would comment on it further after the report had been published. original source.

» Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Afternoon press briefing for 7 September 2011

Wednesday 7 September 2011 Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson on: Europe, PMQs, Planning, Tax. original source.

Europe

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) began by informing the assembled members of the press that the Prime Minister (PM) had discussed various issues with the European President Herman van Rompuy, including the European economy, the review of European neighbourhood policy, stabilisation in Libya and the EU’s response to Arab Spring. Asked if the PM and […]

PMQs

Asked if the PM meant any offence to Nadine Dorries in his reply to her questions in PMQs, the PMS replied that he had not. original source.

Planning

Asked if the planning amendments were for the benefit of the economy or the environment, the PMS replied that the reason the Government was reforming the planning system was that it was out dated, was far too time consuming and – in certain areas – was holding back economic development. Asked if the PM had […]

Tax

Asked what the Prime Minister’s position on the 50p tax cut, the PMS said that the Chancellor had made clear this was a temporary tax. Tax decisions were for the Chancellor. original source.

Morning press briefing for 7 September 2011

Wednesday 7 September 2011 Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson on: President of the European Council, MP Dinner, Economy, 50p Tax Rate. original source.

President of the European Council

Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with the European Council President and his plan to seek a United States of Europe, the PMS said the Prime Minister answered many questions on the European Union yesterday afternoon. The purpose of the meeting was to look ahead to the Autumn and the European Council in October. They […]

MP dinner

Asked if one of the Government’s MPs would be hosting a dinner paid for by the Syrian dictator’s nephew, the PMS said there was no member of the Government involved in this dinner. original source.

Economy

Asked if the Prime Minister was confident that his economic plan was working, the PMS said the Chancellor set out our position last night in a long speech on the economy. Asked again if the Prime Minister believed that there was no reason to think again about stimulating the economy, the PMS said that the […]

50p Tax Rate

Asked if it was still the Government’s policy to abolish the 50p rate, the PMS said the policy was, as set out by the Chancellor at the time of the Budget. The 50p rate was a temporary measure. The Chancellor had asked HM Revenue & Customs to conduct some analysis on the amount of money […]

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» Thursday, September 8, 2011

Troops

West Lothian

EU Convention

Baha Mousa

» Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Afternoon press briefing for 7 September 2011

Europe

PMQs

Planning

Tax

Morning press briefing for 7 September 2011

President of the European Council

MP dinner

Economy

50p Tax Rate

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