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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, May 5, 2011

Portugal

Asked if the Prime Minister was happy for the UK to contribute to the EU in order to help bailout Portugal, the PMS said that the Prime Minister had been clear about his position on bailouts and the mechanisms that currently existed, which the UK was signed up to. Going forward with the new mechanism […]

» Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Prime Minister Netanyahu Meeting

On what would be discussed in the meeting between the Prime Minister and Prime Minister Netanyahu, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the Prime Minister looked forward to welcoming Prime Minister Netanyahu to No10 today. The Prime Minister had made clear in his statement yesterday that this was a time to […]

Tube Strike

Asked for a reaction to the proposed tube strike, the PMS replied that bringing disruption to the London transport network was not welcome, but on the other hand, strikes were a democratic right. original source.

Usama Bin Laden

Asked if there had been any more contacts or detail of the circumstances surrounding Usama Bin Laden’s death, the PMS said that she had nothing to add to what the Prime Minister had said yesterday. Asked when the Prime Minister was updated with the revised version of events, the PMS replied that we had regular […]

Portugal

Asked for a reaction to Portugal reaching a bail-out agreement with the European Union, the PMS said that it was her understanding that details were yet to be agreed. The PMS added that the Prime Minister had been clear that stability in the Eurozone was in our interests and we wanted to see a strong […]

Libya

Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with the Italian Foreign Minister who was reported to have said that it was time to set an end date for operations in Libya, the PMS said that the Prime Minister’s view on Libya was very clear; we wanted to enforce UN Resolution 1973; to protect the civilian population […]

Coalition

Asked if the Prime Minister was still confident the Coalition would last the full five years of this Parliament, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister had been very clear in the interviews he gave yesterday about the strength and cohesion of the Coalition. On whether the Prime Minister still had confidence in Chris Huhne, […]

Public Sector Reform

Asked if the Prime Minister backed plans to scale back the privatisation of the public sector, the PMS replied that she believed a leaked memo was being referred to and as people knew, the Government did not comment on leaked documents. The PMS said that the Government had been very clear on its plans for […]

» Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Usama Bin Laden

The Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) began by drawing attention to the conclusion of the Prime Minister’s statement While we should continue to degrade, dismantle and defeat the terrorist networks a big part of the long term answer is the success of democracy in the Middle East… and the conclusion of the Arab-Israeli peace process.’ When […]

Cabinet Meeting

Asked if AV was raised at the Cabinet meeting this morning, the PMS confirmed that AV had been raised in the context of parliamentary business. Asked for details on what was discussed, the PMS advised that the focus was on the death of Usama Bin Laden. Asked if the Prime Minister had confidence in Chris […]

Police Reforms

Put that Nick Clegg’s comments suggested the police reforms were not set in stone, the PMS responded that the police reforms were currently going through the House; they had been agreed by the Coalition and as set out in the Coalition agreement. original source.

Usama Bin Laden

Put that the Prime Minister had said in interviews this morning that Pakistan had a lot of questions to answer and did he raise any of those questions when talking to President Zadari and Prime Minister Gilani last night, the PMS referred people to the read-out given last night. When asked when the Prime Minister […]

Libya

Put that there had been reports that the Libyan opposition forces were expecting to receive a loan of $2-3billion from the Alliance as well as an asset freeze being imposed on Qadhafi, the PMS advised people to speak to the FCO. original source.

» Wednesday, April 27, 2011

PMQs

Asked if Ed Miliband or anyone else from the Opposition had called to ask the Prime Minister for an apology following his remarks at PMQs, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that no formal request for an apology had been received. The PMS said that the Prime Minister was clearly making a […]

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» Thursday, May 5, 2011

Portugal

» Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Prime Minister Netanyahu Meeting

Tube Strike

Usama Bin Laden

Portugal

Libya

Coalition

Public Sector Reform

» Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Usama Bin Laden

Cabinet Meeting

Police Reforms

Usama Bin Laden

Libya

» Wednesday, April 27, 2011

PMQs

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