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'.

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» Thursday, January 24, 2013

FOI

Asked about the future of Freedom of Information, the PMS said that the PM’s view is that transparency is very important, but said he was not aware of any plans to change the FOI Act, and that the PM believed that the current rules were the right ones. Further questions about measures this government has […]

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

Blacklisting

The PMS confirmed that should new evidence came to light of blacklisting taking place since the rules were tightened in 2010, the PM would support reviewing the case for an inquiry.

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

» Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Press briefing – afternoon 22 January 2013

Tuesday 22 January 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Spending Review, the economy and North Africa.

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

Press briefing afternoon 22 January 2013

Wednesday 23 January 2013 The Prime Minister’s spokesperson answered questions on the Spending Review, the economy and North Africa.

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

Spending Review

The PMS provided a readout of the Cabinet meeting held that morning. The Chancellor and Chief Secretary had looked ahead to departmental budget setting for the financial year 2015/16. It was important that departments stepped up their engagement with the Treasury and the Efficiency & Reform Group. Departments needed to do more with less and […]

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

Spending Review

The PMS provided a readout of the Cabinet meeting held that morning. The Chancellor and Chief Secretary had looked ahead to departmental budget setting for the financial year 2015/16. It was important that departments stepped up their engagement with the Treasury and the Efficiency & Reform Group. Departments needed to do more with less and […]

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

Economy

Asked about the current economic situation and growth, the PMS said that it was the Office of Budget Responsibility’s job to forecast. There was to be a series of announcements on Industrial Strategy from the Department for Business in the coming weeks. It was the PM’s view that the economy was healing. The recent borrowing […]

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Economy

Asked about the current economic situation and growth, the PMS said that it was the Office of Budget Responsibility’s job to forecast. There was to be a series of announcements on Industrial Strategy from the Department for Business in the coming weeks. It was the PM’s view that the economy was healing. The recent borrowing […]

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

North Africa

Questioned on development and whether focus would switch to North Africa, the PMS said that cabinet had not discussed specific development projects. Algeria was discussed and the PMS set out the next steps in repatriating the Britons killed in the recent attack. The Cabinet also touched on the approach the PM had set out for […]

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North Africa

Questioned on development and whether focus would switch to North Africa, the PMS said that cabinet had not discussed specific development projects. Algeria was discussed and the PMS set out the next steps in repatriating the Britons killed in the recent attack. The Cabinet also touched on the approach the PM had set out for […]

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

Emir of Qatar

Asked about the PM’s meeting with the Emir of Qatar, the PMS said he expected Syria to be discussed. The PM would explain our current approach.

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

Emir of Qatar

Asked about the PM’s meeting with the Emir of Qatar, the PMS said he expected Syria to be discussed. The PM would explain our current approach.

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

» Monday, January 21, 2013

Press briefing – morning 21 January 2013

Monday 21 January 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Europe, Algeria and Mali, and the PAC report on Andrew Mitchell.

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

Press briefing morning 21 January 2013

Monday 21 January 2013 The Prime Minister’s spokesperson answered questions on Europe, Algeria and Mali, and the PAC report on Andrew Mitchell.

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

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