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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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» Friday, January 9, 2015

Hinchingbrooke

When asked about the PM?s reaction to Circle pulling out of Hinchingbrooke hospital, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the PM was disappointed but the priority and focus now was that patient care was not affected while the Trust Development Authority (TDA) transferred the running of the trust. original source.

Paris Attack

When asked about the terrorist attack in Paris, the PMOS said the Home Secretary had this morning chaired a COBRA meeting to discuss heightened UK protective security arrangements. The UK threat level on the advice of the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) remained at severe, the PMOS added. The PMOS said border security had been […]

» Thursday, January 8, 2015

Paris Attack

When asked about the terrorist attack in Paris, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the government permanently kept security arrangements under review, adding that the UK authorities would assist the French authorities in any way that was helpful. The PMOS added the Prime Minister was being regularly updated by his national security team, including […]

» Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Accident and Emergency (A&E)

When asked whether the PM thought that there was a crisis in A&E, PMOS said that the PM agreed with the approach outlined by the Health Secretary. The government acknowledged that the NHS was facing challenges such as long-term challenges around demographic change, and more immediate challenges associated with winter pressures. original source.

Mansion Tax

When asked about the PM?s position on mansion tax, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said that the PM?s view had not changed. original source.

» Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Defence Spending

When asked about the government?s commitment to defence spending, the PMOS said the Prime Minister would continue to set out the UK?s commitment to strong and effective Armed Forces. original source.

The Visit of Chancellor Merkel

When asked about the forthcoming visit of Chancellor Merkel of Germany, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said it was part of a number of European visits to coincide with the commencement of the German presidency of the G7. original source.

» Friday, December 19, 2014

Al-Sweady inquiry

When asked about the lawyers involved in the Al-Sweady inquiry, the PMOS said the Prime Minister shared the views set out by the Defence Secretary yesterday. original source.

The Interview

When asked about the cancellation of screenings of The Interview, the PMOS said the Prime Minister placed a high importance on the principle of freedom of speech. original source.

European Court of Justice ruling

When asked about the European Court of Justice?s ruling on the McCarthy case, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the government disagreed with the outcome. The case would now return to the High Court. He added that the Prime Minister believes our current approach is the right one. original source.

Special Advisors

When asked about Special Advisors, the PMOS said the numbers reflected the fact there is a coalition government and the average salary is now at least £5,000 less than under the previous government. original source.

Immigration

When asked about working towards change on EU immigration, the PMOS said there were a number of aspects that pointed to the importance of needing to renegotiate change to the rules on immigration. original source.

Balance of competencies

When asked about the review of the balance of competencies, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said it was designed to give an analytical evidence base that could be used in the forthcoming renegotiations and the Prime Minister thinks it is right that the exercise was carried out. original source.

» Thursday, December 18, 2014

Hamas

When asked about the European Court ruling on Hamas, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the court had taken a procedural decision on the way the EU had gone about placing Hamas on the list and it was not a ruling on whether Hamas was a terrorist group or not. The judgment noted the […]

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» Friday, January 9, 2015

Hinchingbrooke

Paris Attack

» Thursday, January 8, 2015

Paris Attack

» Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Accident and Emergency (A&E)

Mansion Tax

» Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Defence Spending

The Visit of Chancellor Merkel

» Friday, December 19, 2014

Al-Sweady inquiry

The Interview

European Court of Justice ruling

Special Advisors

Immigration

Balance of competencies

» Thursday, December 18, 2014

Hamas

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