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» Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Greece in the Eurozone

Asked whether the PM thinks Greece may have to leave the Eurozone, the PMS said that it is ultimately for the Eurozone to stand behind its currency. The PM is not predicting whether Greece will or will not leave the Eurozone. Asked whether the PM would agree with the Chancellor’s comments that the efforts to […]

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Greece in the Eurozone

Asked whether the PM thinks Greece may have to leave the Eurozone, the PMS said that it is ultimately for the Eurozone to stand behind its currency. The PM is not predicting whether Greece will or will not leave the Eurozone. Asked whether the PM would agree with the Chancellor’s comments that the efforts to […]

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No10 recorded phonecalls

Asked whether there had been any requests to Downing Street for recorded conversations from previous Prime Ministers, the PMS referred the journalist to the Cabinet Office.

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No10 recorded phonecalls

Asked whether there had been any requests to Downing Street for recorded conversations from previous Prime Ministers, the PMS referred the journalist to the Cabinet Office.

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» Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Press Briefing Afternoon 12 June 2012

Tuesday 12 June 2012 The Falkland Islands referendum and the Eurozone Banking Union were among topics discussed at this press briefing

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Press Briefing Afternoon 12 June 2012

Tuesday 12 June 2012 The Falkland Islands referendum and the Eurozone Banking Union were among topics discussed at this press briefing

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

Falkland Islands Referendum

Asked to clarify what the PM means when he says he would respect and defend the Falkland Islands’ decision in their referendum on sovereignty, the PMS said that the PM believes it is up to the Falkland Islanders to decide if they want to be British. Asked whether the defence would include military action, the […]

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Falkland Islands Referendum

Asked to clarify what the PM means when he says he would respect and defend the Falkland Islands’ decision in their referendum on sovereignty, the PMS said that the PM believes it is up to the Falkland Islanders to decide if they want to be British. Asked whether the defence would include military action, the […]

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Britain in Europe

Asked whether the PM would provide a referendum on Britain’s involvement in Europe, the PMS said that it was not in the country’s interests to hold a referendum on Europe at the moment and that it was right to concentrate on solving the Eurozone problems. However, should there be any proposed transfer of power to […]

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Britain in Europe

Asked whether the PM would provide a referendum on Britain’s involvement in Europe, the PMS said that it was not in the country’s interests to hold a referendum on Europe at the moment and that it was right to concentrate on solving the Eurozone problems. However, should there be any proposed transfer of power to […]

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Eurozone Banking Union

Asked whether the Government accepts that a European Banking Union would impact UK banks, the PMS said that the Chancellor had set out his position that if the Eurozone wanted a Banking Union, it was a matter for the Eurozone. Britain will ensure its interests are secured. Asked whether the PM would be using a […]

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Eurozone Banking Union

Asked whether the Government accepts that a European Banking Union would impact UK banks, the PMS said that the Chancellor had set out his position that if the Eurozone wanted a Banking Union, it was a matter for the Eurozone. Britain will ensure its interests are secured. Asked whether the PM would be using a […]

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Banking White Paper

Asked whether the Banking White Paper would be published later in the week, the PMS said that it would.

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Banking White Paper

Asked whether the Banking White Paper would be published later in the week, the PMS said that it would.

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