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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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» Thursday, October 23, 2014

Syria

When asked about the use of intelligence and surveillance assets in Syria, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said that these were being deployed to gather intelligence that could help to protect Britain from the threat posed by ISIL. The PMOS added that the aircraft were authorised to gather intelligence, not strike. The PMOS added […]

Economy

When asked about the UK economy, the PMOS said the government was dealing with the effects of the recession, taking difficult decisions and sticking to its long-term economic plan. original source.

Independent panel inquiry into child sexual abuse

When asked about the independent panel inquiry into child sexual abuse, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the Prime Minister was confident that Fiona Woolf and the rest of the inquiry panel would carry out their duties to the high standards of integrity required. original source.

Foreign offenders

When asked about a National Audit Office report into foreign offenders, the PMOS said the Home Office was leading the way, including the new and additional measures included in the Immigration Act, to enable the government to do more in this area. The policy of ?deport first, appeal later?; the reduction from 17 to 4 […]

Independent panel inquiry into child sexual abuse

When asked about the independent panel inquiry into child sexual abuse, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the Prime Minister had full confidence in Fiona Woolf, adding she brought experience to the inquiry panel from her time as President of the Law Society, and elsewhere. The PMOS also noted the experience of the wider […]

» Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Radicalisation

When asked about radicalisation of British citizens abroad, the PMOS said the government is working closely with police and security agencies to bring forward legislation on this matter. original source.

Recall Bill

When asked about the Recall Bill, the PMOS said the Prime Minister wanted to hear what members of the House of Commons had to say, and what ideas they might have on the issue. original source.

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act

When asked about a public interest defence in law for journalism, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the Prime Minister attached a great deal of importance to the UK?s strong and robust investigative journalism. With regard to recent high-profile cases, the PMOS said it was right that the Home Secretary was bringing forward a […]

» Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Recall Bill

When asked about the Recall Bill, the PMOS said the Prime Minister wanted to hear what members of the House of Commons had to say, and what ideas they might have on the issue. original source.

Public interest defence

When asked about a public interest defence in law for journalism, the PMOS said the Prime Minister attached a great deal of importance to the UK?s strong and robust investigative journalism. With regard to recent high-profile cases, the PMOS said it was right that the Home Secretary was bringing forward a new revised code of […]

Child poverty

When asked about the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission?s report, the PMOS said there was always more work to be done on the issue, noting that child poverty was at its lowest level for 30 years. The PMOS added that through greater employment opportunities in households where children grow up, the UK could address […]

European Union

When asked about European Commission President Barosso?s comments on the EU, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the Prime Minister?s position was clear, adding that a number of countries around the EU were looking at the impact of immigration on their welfare systems. The importance of reform in this area wasn?t just one which […]

EU migration

When asked about EU migration, the PMOS said that the Prime Minister would be addressing concerns on this issue from the British public and final decisions had not yet been taken. original source.

EU justice and home affairs measures

When asked about EU justice and home affairs measures, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the government had exercised the UK?s right to opt out from all EU police and criminal justice measures that pre-dated the Lisbon treaty ? adding that it was fully engaged in negotiations with the EU to rejoin a much […]

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» Thursday, October 23, 2014

Syria

Economy

Independent panel inquiry into child sexual abuse

Foreign offenders

Independent panel inquiry into child sexual abuse

» Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Radicalisation

Recall Bill

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act

» Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Recall Bill

Public interest defence

Child poverty

European Union

EU migration

EU justice and home affairs measures

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