Downing Street Says...

Every day the Prime Minister's Spokesman meets a small coterie of political journalists known as 'the lobby' for a topical chat, or 'briefing'.

Downing Street Says... is an unofficial site that lets you read summaries of these briefings and add your own comments. Want to know more?

» Tuesday, May 6, 2014

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Briefing took place at 14:50 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Gerry Adams

Asked about Gerry Adams? arrest, the PMS said it was an entirely independent matter for the police. original source.

Briefing took place at 14:50 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

» Friday, May 2, 2014

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Briefing took place at 11:20 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

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HS2

Asked about the Prime Minister not voting at the HS2 vote, PMS said that the Prime Minister had expressed his strong support for HS2 on many occasions and that his schedule would be set out on a daily basis. original source.

Briefing took place at 11:20 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

» Thursday, May 1, 2014

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Briefing took place at 10:20 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

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Tube strike

Asked about the PM?s view on the planned tube strikes, PMS said that the PM thought it was unjustified and wrong because of the disruption that it would bring to the lives of millions of Londoners. original source.

Briefing took place at 10:20 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

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Ann Maguire murder

Asked whether there would be a response by a Minister to the murder of school teacher Ann Maguire, PMS said that the PM expressed his condolences to Mrs Maguire?s family and Corpus Christi College?s entire community. A police investigation was now under way and any lessons to be learned as a result of that investigation […]

Briefing took place at 10:20 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

» Tuesday, April 29, 2014

HS2

Asked about government ministers? support for HS2 , the PMS said HS2 was government policy and the usual whipping arrangements for votes would be in place. Asked about criticism for the project, the PMS said there was very strong support from leaders of cities including Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds because they rightly believed it was […]

Briefing took place at 10:20 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

» Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Patrick Rock

Asked about the investigation into Patrick Rock, the PMS said it was a matter for the National Crime Agency. original source.

Briefing took place at 16:50 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

» Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Maria Miller

In response to questions on Maria Miller, her apology and her position as Culture Secretary, the Prime Minister?s Spokesman pointed journalists to what the Prime Minister had said on the matter. original source.

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

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