» Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Ukraine

Asked about the next steps in sanctions against Russia the PMS said that further escalation from Russia would trigger further measures from the EU. He said that preparations for phase 3 measures were underway but there was still opportunity for de-escalation. He said that work on an economic partnership with the Ukraine remained active and […]

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» Monday, March 17, 2014

Prime Minister?s diet

Asked whether the Prime Minister was on a dairy-free diet, the PMS said that, like many people, the Prime Minister kept an eye on what he ate, but wasn?t too strict about it. original source.

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NHS

Asked about NHS managers being rehired following redundancies, the PMS said that government reforms to cap pay-outs and claw back payments if an individual returns to work within a year of being made redundant were underway. Since 2010 there were 21,000 fewer administrative posts in the NHS. original source.

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» Friday, March 14, 2014

Scotland

Asked about whether on his trip to Scotland the Prime Minister would ask the Scottish government to repay the money paid for the Health Service Award, the PMS said that it was for the First Minister to explain why he was not making savings that can be re-invested in front line services. original source.

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» Thursday, March 13, 2014

Ukraine

Asked whether he expected a deal to be reached on Ukraine, the PMS said that it was right for the UK to continue engagement with the Russian government and to reiterate the importance of de-escalation. original source.

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» Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Lockerbie

Responding to reports that Iran may have been involved in the Lockerbie bombing rather than Libya, the PMS said that the police investigation into the bombing was ongoing. original source.

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» Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Ukraine

Asked about sanctions against Russia, the PMS said the government wanted to see de-escalation and dialogue between Russia and Ukraine. There was a meeting between international partners later that afternoon regarding sanctions. As had been set out by US officials, it could be expected that the focus of sanctions would be on Russian officials who […]

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» Monday, March 10, 2014

Ukraine

Asked about the situation in Ukraine, the PMS said the government wanted to see discussion and de-escalation. Any attempt by Russia to legitimise the result of the Crimean referendum would have further consequences. The PM had set out his approach last week. The Crimean referendum needed to comply with international law and the Ukrainian constitution. […]

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» Thursday, March 6, 2014

Stephen Lawrence

Asked why there would be a further Stephen Lawrence inquiry, the PMS said that the Prime Minister understood the Lawrence family?s pain, and referred the assembled press to the Home Secretary?s statement; particularly the importance of getting to the bottom of the very serious issues identified by the Ellison report. original source.

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Teachers

Asked whether the PM thought teachers knew about the world of work, the PMS said the UK currently had the highest calibre cadre of teachers ever seen, who worked very hard. They were very knowledgeable ? not least about their own profession. original source.

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