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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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» Monday, May 14, 2012

Mitt Romney

Asked whether the PM would be meeting Mitt Romney this summer, the PMS said that there would be a lot of people in London over the summer because of the Olympics. The PM would be having a number of meetings but we wouldn’t confirm these until nearer the time.  

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

Mitt Romney

Asked whether the PM would be meeting Mitt Romney this summer, the PMS said that there would be a lot of people in London over the summer because of the Olympics. The PM would be having a number of meetings but we wouldn’t confirm these until nearer the time.  

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comment (1)

» Friday, May 11, 2012

Press Briefing Morning 11 May 2012

Friday 11 May 2012 Leveson, British intelligence and civil service reform were among the topics discussed at this press briefing

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

Press Briefing Morning 11 May 2012

Friday 11 May 2012 Leveson, British intelligence and civil service reform were among the topics discussed at this press briefing

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

Leveson

Asked whether the PM was watching the Leveson Inquiry, the PMS said that the PM had a full diary. Asked whether the PM had any copies of the texts sent to Rebekah Brooks, the PMS said that the PM would provide any evidence the Leveson Inquiry asked for. Asked whether the PM was relaxed about […]

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

Leveson

Asked whether the PM was watching the Leveson Inquiry, the PMS said that the PM had a full diary. Asked whether the PM had any copies of the texts sent to Rebekah Brooks, the PMS said that the PM would provide any evidence the Leveson Inquiry asked for. Asked whether the PM was relaxed about […]

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

British Intelligence

Asked whether the PM was concerned that British intelligence had been disclosed in the US, and whether he would take action, the PMS said that we did not comment on intelligence issues but he understood there was an investigation underway in the US.

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comment (1)

British Intelligence

Asked whether the PM was concerned that British intelligence had been disclosed in the US, and whether he would take action, the PMS said that we did not comment on intelligence issues but he understood there was an investigation underway in the US.

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

Civil Service Reform

Asked whether the PM believed that underperforming civil servants should be fired, the PMS said that it was currently possible to dismiss people in the civil service if they were not performing to the required standard. Asked whether there were any new reforms in the pipeline, the PMS said that the Government waslooking at the […]

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

Civil Service Reform

Asked whether the PM believed that underperforming civil servants should be fired, the PMS said that it was currently possible to dismiss people in the civil service if they were not performing to the required standard. Asked whether there were any new reforms in the pipeline, the PMS said that the Government waslooking at the […]

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

Police Force Reform

Asked whether the PM was alarmed by the hostility to cuts in the police force, the PMS said that the cuts were challenging but manageable. The Government was taking difficult decisions and the police force could not be excluded. The PMS said that we believed efficiencies could be made whilst protecting the front line.

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

Police Force Reform

Asked whether the PM was alarmed by the hostility to cuts in the police force, the PMS said that the cuts were challenging but manageable. The Government was taking difficult decisions and the police force could not be excluded. The PMS said that we believed efficiencies could be made whilst protecting the front line.

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

Scotland

Asked what the PM would like to see next on the subject of the Scottish referendum, the PMS said that the PM would like to see further talks between the Secretary of State and the First Minister, as the continued uncertainty was damaging.  

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Scotland

Asked what the PM would like to see next on the subject of the Scottish referendum, the PMS said that the PM would like to see further talks between the Secretary of State and the First Minister, as the continued uncertainty was damaging.  

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

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