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» Monday, October 29, 2007

World Cup

The Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) began by referring journalists to a quote from the Prime Minister in reaction to FIFA’s decision regarding the Football World Cup, opening the way for European countries to bid for the tournament in the year 2018: "I am delighted that FIFA have opened the door for the World Cup to […]

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Saudi Arabia

Asked if the Prime Minister would be calling off his meeting with the King of Saudi Arabia, the PMS said that the Prime Minister’s meeting would go ahead as planned. As the PMS had said that morning, Saudi Arabia was one of the UK’s important international partners and the Government saw the visit as being […]

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Immigration

Asked if it was a slightly unusual procedure for a statement to be released by the Labour Party under the name of the Immigration Minister, attacking David Cameron’s speech on immigration and did the Government share the views expressed by the Labour Party, the PMS replied that she would not get into the Labour Party […]

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Misc

Asked if the Prime Minister had had a chance to congratulate the Foreign Secretary yet, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister was aware of the Foreign Secretary’s good news and would be passing on his good wishes. original source.

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Climate Change

The Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) began by informing Lobby that the Prime Minister had recorded a climate change message for the International Carbon Action Partnership, which was launching today in Portugal. The scheme involved several European countries, American States and other parties. The Prime Minister recorded the message as he was unable to attend. original […]

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Saudi State Visit

Asked for any background on the rather sudden announcement that the Foreign Secretary had adopted a son and pulled out of meeting with the Saudi Foreign Minister, the PMS replied that she would not be getting into any details regarding the Foreign Secretary’s personal circumstances. The Foreign Office had issued a short statement that set […]

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Immigration

Asked about the Liam Byrne statement on immigration, the PMS replied that the update had been scheduled for some time, and asked Lobby to wait for the content from Liam Byrne tomorrow. Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with David Cameron that the numbers of immigrants was too high at the moment, the PMS replied […]

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