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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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» Friday, January 25, 2013

Economy

Asked about the growth figures published today, the PMS said that they were a reminder of the very difficult economic situation Britain faces as a result of significant headwinds from the Eurozone and the legacy of the domestic economic crisis. He highlighted that both the Prime Minister and the Chancellor have been in Davos banging […]

Equal marriage

Asked about the proposals on equal marriage, the PMS said that the PM has set out his views on numerous occasions, including that it should be for all churches and religious institutions to reach their own decisions they would not be forced to conduct same-sex marriage ceremonies. The PMS confirmed that there will be a […]

» Thursday, January 24, 2013

Press briefing – afternoon 24 January 2013

Thursday 24 January 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the IMF, Libya and the voting age

Prime Minister’s activity

The PM is in Davos. He has met with the Russian Prime Minister, Mr Medvedev. He has also had a short meeting with Chancellor Merkel and also, in the margins of his speech, with Prime Ministers Monti, Rutte, Kenny and Thorning-Scmidt. Further details of the meetings would be provided as soon as possible. When questioned, […]

IMF

The PMS said that he was aware of a report from the International Monetary Fund, but that the PM’s view remained unchanged a plan has been put in place to tackle the deficit and the economy is healing.

Libya

Asked about updated travel advice from the FCO regarding travel to Benghazi, the PMS stated that the Government does not discuss the intelligence that underlies changes to travel advice.

Voting age

Immigration

Asked about research into the number of Romanian and Bulgarian nationals likely to come to the UK once transitional controls have been eased, the PMS confirmed that the Government was in discussions with a number of EU partners about possible measures in this sphere, but that requests for projected statistics should be directed towards the […]

Press briefing – morning 24 January 2013

Thursday 24 January 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on tax, horsemeat and counter-terrorism

Prime minister’s activity

The PMS set out the Prime Ministers day – an address this morning to the Young Global Leaders forum, and a speech setting out the priorities for the UK’s Presidency of the G8. The PM will also hold a bi-lateral with Prime Minister Medvedev, meet business leaders and chair a panel discussion on international development. […]

Tax

The PMS set out the PM’s view that its very important that individuals and companies should pay the tax that is due. It is for consumers to make their individual decisions. Questions about controlled foreign companies reforms were directed to the Treasury, but the PMS confirmed that international discussions around tax havens and transparency, were […]

Horsemeat

Asked about reports of horsemeat contamination, the PMS responded that the Department for Food and Rural Affairs was looking into the issue.

Sahel

The PMS reiterated the need to step up international cooperation on counter-terrorism – particularly in the Sahel region. Lobby were referred to the comments the PM made in his statement to Parliament on Algeria, that international cooperation was vital. Part of this involved considering the risk of doubling up of resources. PMS confirmed that cooperation […]

Economy

Questioned about the state of the economy, the PMS said that the Government has put in place a tough credible fiscal consolidation plan to bring debt under control, significant progress has been made and although debt as a percentage of GDP has risen, the deficit has been reduced by a quarter, and debt will fall […]

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» Friday, January 25, 2013

Economy

Equal marriage

» Thursday, January 24, 2013

Press briefing – afternoon 24 January 2013

Prime Minister’s activity

IMF

Libya

Voting age

Immigration

Press briefing – morning 24 January 2013

Prime minister’s activity

Tax

Horsemeat

Sahel

Economy

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