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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, April 25, 2013

Jo Johnson

Asked about Jo Johnson’s new role as head of the Downing Street Policy Unit, the PMS confirmed Jo Johnson had been appointed as a Parliamentary Secretary at the Cabinet Office, in addition to his role as an Assistant Government Whip. Responding a follow up question regarding salary, the PMS said Mr Johnson would retain his […]

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Abu Qatada

Asked if the Government was looking at all options to deport Abu Qatada, including temporarily leaving the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), the PMS said the Prime Minister had been very clear that all options to deport this dangerous man should be considered. He reminded journalists that the Home Secretary had set out a […]

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

» Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Abu Qatada

Asked if the government was looking at all options to deport Abu Qatada, including temporarily leaving the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), the Prime Minister?s Spokesman (PMS) said the government was looking at all options. As the Home Secretary had set out that day, the Government was taking forward a mutual assistance treaty with […]

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

Abu Qatada

Asked if the government was looking at all options to deport Abu Qatada, including temporarily leaving the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), the Prime Minister?s Spokesman (PMS) said the government was looking at all options. As the Home Secretary had set out that day, the Government was taking forward a mutual assistance treaty with […]

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

Abu Qatada

Asked if the government was looking at all options to deport Abu Qatada, including temporarily leaving the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), the Prime Minister?s Spokesman (PMS) said the government was looking at all options. As the Home Secretary had set out that day, the Government was taking forward a mutual assistance treaty with […]

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

Abu Qatada

Asked if the government was looking at all options to deport Abu Qatada, including temporarily leaving the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), the Prime Minister?s Spokesman (PMS) said the government was looking at all options. As the Home Secretary had set out that day, the Government was taking forward a mutual assistance treaty with […]

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

Abu Qatada

Asked if the government was looking at all options to deport Abu Qatada, including temporarily leaving the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), the Prime Minister?s Spokesman (PMS) said the government was looking at all options. As the Home Secretary had set out that day, the Government was taking forward a mutual assistance treaty with […]

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

Abu Qatada

Asked if the government was looking at all options to deport Abu Qatada, including temporarily leaving the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), the Prime Minister?s Spokesman (PMS) said the government was looking at all options. As the Home Secretary had set out that day, the Government was taking forward a mutual assistance treaty with […]

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

Abu Qatada

Asked if the government was looking at all options to deport Abu Qatada, including temporarily leaving the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), the Prime Minister?s Spokesman (PMS) said the government was looking at all options. As the Home Secretary had set out that day, the Government was taking forward a mutual assistance treaty with […]

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

Press briefing – afternoon 24 April 2013

Thursday 25 April 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Abu Qatada

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

Abu Qatada 

Asked if the Government was looking at all options to deport Abu Qatada, including temporarily leaving the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) said the Government was looking at all options. As the Home Secretary had set out that day, the Government was taking forward a mutual assistance treaty with […]

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

» Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Economy

Asked whether there had been any meetings amongst senior members of the Cabinet about a change in economic strategy, the PMS said that government has an absolutely clear economic strategy from which it is not going to budge. The PMS also pointed to comments the PM and Chancellor have recently made on economic strategy.

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

Economy

Asked whether there had been any meetings amongst senior members of the Cabinet about a change in economic strategy, the PMS said that government has an absolutely clear economic strategy from which it is not going to budge. The PMS also pointed to comments the PM and Chancellor have recently made on economic strategy.

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

Economy

Asked whether there had been any meetings amongst senior members of the Cabinet about a change in economic strategy, the PMS said that government has an absolutely clear economic strategy from which it is not going to budge. The PMS also pointed to comments the PM and Chancellor have recently made on economic strategy.

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

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