» Thursday, October 16, 2014

Israel-Palestine conflict

When asked about the Israel-Palestine conflict, the PMOS said the government would continue to make clear the points on which the British and Israeli governments agreed and disagreed, and would continue to work with both sides towards a 2-state solution. original source.

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Pensions and average earnings

When asked about pensions and average earnings, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) highlighted the ?triple lock? on pensions of at least 2.5% – a point the Prime Minister regarded as very important in terms of ensuring that people have the support they deserve in retirement. With regard to average earnings, the PMOS said the […]

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Smoking

When asked if there were plans to ban smoking in public parks ? the PMOS said the government was clear it had no plans to do this. original source.

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Ebola

On reports that there had been a second healthcare worker infected by Ebola in Texas ? the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) highlighted the effectiveness of the emergency exercises which took place over the weekend. He said the simulations had shown how the government was constantly keeping measures under review to ensure they were robust […]

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NHS

When asked about extra funding for the NHS during the winter, the PMOS said the government had already announced additional funding for the NHS to respond to pressures this winter. original source.

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Lord Freud

When asked about Lord Freud, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said Lord Freud?s full and unreserved apology had been exactly the right thing to do. original source.

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