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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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» Wednesday, November 12, 2014

European Arrest Warrant

When asked about today?s vote, the PMOS said a commitment was made earlier this year that the government should vote on the package. original source.

Ecofin

When asked about this Friday?s Ecofin meeting, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said it was a scheduled Ecofin meeting about the annual budget for 2014 and 2015. The PMOS added that we would be working with other like minded countries to get the very best deal for taxpayers in terms of the sizes of […]

» Monday, November 10, 2014

Poppy display

When asked about the Tower of London?s remembrance installation, the PMOS said the Prime Minister had been hugely impressed by the poppy display, like millions of people across the country, adding that it had been a moving and powerful tribute. As to whether the installation should be extended beyond Remembrance Sunday, the PMOS said the […]

EU budget

When asked if the Prime Minister would use the forthcoming Northern Future Forum to raise the issue of the recent EU budget revision, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the Prime Minister would. On the question of the budget revision itself, the PMOS said the Prime Minister?s position hadn?t changed with regard to the […]

Petrol prices

When asked about fuel prices, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said that the government fully expected these price drops to be passed on to consumers and that was why the Chancellor said he would be watching them very closely. original source.

European Union

When asked about payment to the European Union, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said that Prime Minister?s position had not changed in relation to the unacceptability of the scale of the £1.7 billion bill. He added that the Prime Minister would be using the Northern Future Forum to raise this issue. original source.

» Thursday, November 6, 2014

London Living Wage

When asked about the ?London Living Wage? the PMOS said the government was clear that the right balance must be struck between job creation, and helping hard working families have more take-home pay. The PMOS added the government was open to what more could be done, so long as it could be achieved in an […]

Independent inquiry into historical child sexual abuse

When asked about the Home Secretary?s oral statement on the Independent Panel Inquiry Into Child Sexual Abuse, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the Prime Minister shared her view, adding that it was important to put the victims at the heart of the inquiry, and learn the lessons of the past. original source.

Halloween

When asked whether the Prime Minister agreed with concerns raised about some Halloween costumes, the PMDS said that respecting those who suffer from physical or mental illness was a view widely shared. As to what could and couldn?t be bought in stores, this was a matter driven by consumers and by retailers responding to that, […]

Fiona Woolf

When asked about Fiona Woolf?s role leading the independent inquiry into historical child sexual abuse, the Prime Minister?s Deputy Spokesperson (PMDS) said the Prime Minister?s view had not changed, and that he was confident that Fiona Woolf could carry out the duties to the highest standards of impartiality and integrity. The PMDS added that what […]

» Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Peter Wanless review

When asked about timings for the publication of a review by NSPCC chief executive Peter Wanless into allegations of child sex abuse, the PMDS said the intention was to publish the report very soon. original source.

European Union

When asked about UK contributions to the European Union, the Prime Minister?s Deputy Spokesperson (PMDS) said the Prime Minister was in ongoing technical discussions with the European Commission and others on how the figures were calculated. She added that further discussions with other European countries on the issue would take place at the Economic and […]

Internet companies

When asked about recent comments by the new Director of GCHQ on the role of internet companies in tackling extremism, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the Prime Minister shared the views expressed with regard to the use of internet technologies by violent and extremist groups, and the need to do more. On the […]

» Friday, October 31, 2014

EU Referendum Bill

When asked about the EU Referendum Bill, the PMOS said the Prime Minister had set out his determination that all UK citizens have the chance to express their views in an in-out referendum by end of 2017. original source.

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» Wednesday, November 12, 2014

European Arrest Warrant

Ecofin

» Monday, November 10, 2014

Poppy display

EU budget

Petrol prices

European Union

» Thursday, November 6, 2014

London Living Wage

Independent inquiry into historical child sexual abuse

Halloween

Fiona Woolf

» Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Peter Wanless review

European Union

Internet companies

» Friday, October 31, 2014

EU Referendum Bill

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