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» Monday, July 18, 2011
Morning press briefing for 18 July 2011
Monday 18 July 2011 Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson on: Africa Trip, Sir Paul Stephenson and Metropolitan Police, Phone Hacking and Reserve Forces. original source.
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Africa Trip
Asked why the Prime Minister (PM) decided it would be appropriate to go to South Africa now, the Prime Minister’s Spokeswoman (PMS) said that the PM was clear in his press conference that is was important to bang the drum for British Business in Africa, as he had in China and India. It was important […]
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Africa Trip
Asked why the Prime Minister (PM) decided it would be appropriate to go to South Africa now, the Prime Minister’s Spokeswoman (PMS) said that the PM was clear in his press conference that is was important to bang the drum for British Business in Africa, as he had in China and India. It was important […]
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Sir Paul Stephenson and Metropolitan Police
Asked if the PM had any warning about Sir Paul Stephenson’s resignation, the PMS confirmed that he had not. Asked if the PM was angry about Sir Paul Stephenson’s statement questioning his judgement, the PMS said that the PM had responded to that question in his press conference. Asked if the PM had confidence in […]
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Sir Paul Stephenson and Metropolitan Police
Asked if the PM had any warning about Sir Paul Stephenson’s resignation, the PMS confirmed that he had not. Asked if the PM was angry about Sir Paul Stephenson’s statement questioning his judgement, the PMS said that the PM had responded to that question in his press conference. Asked if the PM had confidence in […]
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Phone Hacking
Asked for more details on the assurances given by Andy Coulson, the PMS said that the PM had received personal assurances and given him a second chance. The PMS added that all employees undergo a vetting process. Asked who would oversee the vetting procedure, the PMS said that this was a routine process undertaken by […]
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Phone Hacking
Asked for more details on the assurances given by Andy Coulson, the PMS said that the PM had received personal assurances and given him a second chance. The PMS added that all employees undergo a vetting process. Asked who would oversee the vetting procedure, the PMS said that this was a routine process undertaken by […]
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Reserve Forces
Asked if the PM was happy that the army would be made up of 30% Dad’s Army’, the PMS referred them to the Defence Secretary’s comments on the radio this morning, where he had poo-pooed’ that description of the Reserve Forces, and referred them to the Defence Secretary’s statement due to be given in his […]
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Reserve Forces
Asked if the PM was happy that the army would be made up of 30% Dad’s Army’, the PMS referred them to the Defence Secretary’s comments on the radio this morning, where he had poo-pooed’ that description of the Reserve Forces, and referred them to the Defence Secretary’s statement due to be given in his […]
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» Friday, July 15, 2011
Morning press briefing for 15 July 2011
Friday 15 July 2011 Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson on: Phone Hacking, Afghanistan and Eurozone. original source.
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Phone Hacking
Asked what the PM thought of Rebekah Brook’s resignation, the PMS (Prime Minister’s Spokesman) said he thought it was the right decision. Asked whether he had contacted her since, the PMS said he had not. Asked whether he was given advance warning, the PMS said he wasn’t aware of any advance warning. Asked whether the […]
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Afghanistan
Asked for a response to reports that the PM had approved a US request for British troops to fill in areas where US troops were planning to withdraw, the PMS said this was an operational matter for the Ministry of Defence. original source.
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Eurozone
Asked whether the PM backed moves to slash Greece’s debt to 100% of GDP, the PMS said this was an issue for the Eurozone. original source.
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» Thursday, July 14, 2011
Afternoon press briefing for 14 July 2011
Thursday 14 July 2011 Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson on: Malaysian PM, Phone Hacking and Civil Service Bonuses. original source.
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
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