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Podcast 21st November 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:48:39 -0800

Podcast 21st November 2009

The Cabinet in the East Midlands

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:14:57 -0800

20 November 2009. The Prime Minister has promised to focus on getting young people back into work and training during the economic downturn, and tackling anti-social behaviour and crime in communities.

EU President appointment

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:28:34 -0800

The Prime Minister has praised the “integrity and resolve” of Belgian Prime Minister Herman van Rompuy following his appointment as Europe’s first full-time President.

Social enterprise reception

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:28:02 -0800

Communities are stronger as a result of social enterprises, the Prime Minister has told people working in the sector at a Downing Street reception to mark Social Enterprise Day.

Slovakian PM, Press Conference

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:33:27 -0800

Slovakian PM, Press Conference

Young Fiction Writers

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:34:48 -0800

Reception for winners of Take a Break magazine's Young Fiction Writers competition.

Smarter Government seminar

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:08:14 -0800

17 November 2009. The Prime Minister has announced that the public will have more free access to Ordnance Survey maps from next year, as part of a government drive to open up data and improve transparency.

Foreign policy speech

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:34:22 -0800

16 November 2009. The Prime Minister has delivered his annual foreign policy speech during the Lord Mayor’s Banquet this evening.

The PM in Kent

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:53:38 -0800

12 November 2009. The Prime Minister visited Kent to see a world-leading UK business based in Gillingham and take part in a public question and answer session in Maidstone.

Immigration speech

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:52:53 -0800

11 November 2009. The Prime Minister has announced plans to tighten the points-based system of immigration during a speech in west London

Press Conference 10 November

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:54:01 -0800

10 November 2009. The Prime Minister revealed the next stage of NHS reforms at his regular press conference this morning. Gordon Brown was joined by Health Secretary Andy Burnham to outline key changes which aim to create a “patient-centered service.

Podcast on Remembrance Sunday

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:54:20 -0800

7 November 2009 - Podcast on Remembrance Sunday

Speech on Afghanistan

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:54:42 -0800

6 November 2009 - The Prime Minister has reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to the campaign in Afghanistan.

PM in north Wales & North West

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:54:56 -0800

6 November 2009 - Gordon Brown visits the north of Wales and the North West

Community Crime Fighters Awards

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:55:08 -0800

Winners of the Community Crime Fighters Awards have been recognised for their efforts during a reception at Downing Street.

Teaching Award reception

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:52:38 -0800

3 November 2009. The best teachers from around the country have celebrated their achievements at a reception in Downing Street today.

Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:55:22 -0800

3 November 2009. The Prime Minister has been in East London this morning to take part in a question and answer session hosted by Talksport Radio on antiisocial behaviour.

Joint press conference with Ban Ki-moon

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:55:35 -0800

3 November 2009 - Gordon Brown and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon hold a press conference following a meeting at Downing Street

Podcast on anti-social behaviour

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:56:05 -0800

31 October 2009 - The PM outlines plans to publicise the names and details of people subject to ASBOs and other orders using photographs, public leaflets and the internet.

PM's press conference at EU Council

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:56:16 -0800

The Prime Minister is optimistic a deal on climate change can be reached at Copenhagen in December after a “breakthrough” during talks at the EU Council.

Bilateral with Danish PM

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:56:29 -0800

The Prime Minister and Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen talk about the upcoming Copenhagen climate conference.

EU Council opening press conference

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:56:43 -0800

The Prime Minister has said that European Council discussions over the next two days will show that Europe is “united in its determination” to put growth and jobs at the top of the agenda.

PM's Podcast 24 October 2009

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:56:53 -0800

24 October 2009.

PM visits Yorkshire

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:33:35 -0700

Gordon Brown was in West Yorkshire to hear people’s concerns on crime, jobs and the economy.

Afghan election - second round

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:45:01 -0700

20 Oct 2009 - Gordon Brown responds to news of a second round of voting in Afghanistan elections within the next three weeks.

Climate Change

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:12:31 -0700

19 October 2009. Gordon Brown told the Major Economies Forum that countries must agree a successor to the Kyoto Agreement on climate change.

Banking Reform Podcast

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:20:47 -0700

17 October 2009. The Prime Minister has spoken about his determination to end reckless banking practices and protect consumers and homebuyers in his latest podcast.

Diwali Celebration

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:32:20 -0700

16 October 2009. The Prime Minister lit a candle to mark Diwali, the Festival of Lights, at a Downing Street reception today.

Supreme Court opening

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:56:49 -0700

The Prime Minister says the opening of the Supreme Court marks the next step in the UK’s “journey as a nation”.

PM visits Lancashire

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:10:00 -0700

PM travelled to the North West where he visited Leyland Trucks near Preston, BBC Radio Lancashire and took part in a discussion at the Lancashire Evening Post

Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:50:49 -0700

13 October 2009. The Prime Minister and Home Secretary Alan Johnson have met people working together to tackle anti-social behaviour in their neighbourhood as the Government announced new measures to deal with the problem.

Britain's Kindest Kids

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:47:18 -0700

Five of Britain's most caring children have visited the Prime Minister and his wife at Downing Street.

PM's Podcast

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:46:33 -0700

In his most recent podcast, the Prime Minister speaks of his determination to continue to build better futures for British families despite the worst financial crisis in living memory.

Speech on economic recovery

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:57:05 -0700

PM joined a discussion with leading economic commentators at Bloomberg in the City of London to discuss plans for ongoing economic recovery on 12 October 2009.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:45:48 -0700

Representatives of cancer charities and people whose lives have been affected by cancer joined the Prime Minister at Number 10 to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month and highlight the importance of breast cancer screening.

1 Goal - Education for All

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:37:11 -0700

6 October 2009. The Prime Minister has joined world leaders and footballers in launching the 2010 FIFA World Cup 1GOAL campaign, aiming to provide school places for the 75 million children out of school globally.

Feelgood Factor

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:27:06 -0700

5 October 2009. Sarah Brown welcomed inspiring people who have improved the wellbeing of others to Number 10 today.

PM's Podcast

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:52:07 -0700

3 October 20009. The Prime Minister on the week's key issues.

China 60th

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:00:52 -0700

1 October 2009.

Climate Call

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:12:29 -0700

21 September 2009. The Prime Minister promised environmental campaigners gathered outside Parliament that he would do all he could to reach a global agreement at the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit in December.

Five Key Challenges Podcast

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:58:20 -0700

19 September 2009. In the first of a regular series of 'key issues' podacsts the Prime Minister outlines the five key challenges facing the world today.

EU Council

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:51:48 -0700

17 September 2009. EU Council press conference.

Diversity dance in Downing Street

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:52:18 -0700

16 Deptember 2009. The dance group Diversity perform for the Prime Minister and guests in Downing Street

Sarkozy Press Conference

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:36:43 -0700

15 September 2009.

PM in Liverpool

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:58:11 -0700

15 September 2009. The Prime Minister has pledged Government support for the Vauxhall car plant in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire and paid tribute to the “tremendous morale” of the company and its workers.

Academy Opening

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:20:43 -0700

7 September 2009. The Prime Minister officially opened the Hackney City Academy in east London this morning, as the Government announced changes to the Academy scheme to encourage more charities and businesses to get involved.

Afghanistan speech

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:05:12 -0700

The Prime Minister has outlined the Government’s long term strategy in Afghanistan, promising more support for troops and a stronger focus on increasing the presence of the Afghan army. 3 September 2009

PM on Iraq hostage

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:57:15 -0700

A body handed over to the British Embassy in Baghdad is that of Alec MacLachlan, the Prime Minister has confirmed.

Olympic Cabinet

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:57:01 -0700

3 September 2009. The Prime Minister has praised the work taking place at the 2012 Olympics Park saying the construction has created thousands of jobs and apprenticeships for local people.

Backing Young Britain Event

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:32:08 -0700

2 September 2009. Speaking at a job summit in Birmingham, Gordon Brown said more than 150 employers including the Royal Mail, Microsoft, Pfizer, Phones4U, Centrica and Morrisons will provide apprenticeships, work or training for young people.

Backing Young Britain

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:53:22 -0700

2 September 2009. Backing young Britain is bringing businesses and public and voluntary sectors together to ensure that the valuable skills and experience of our young people aren't being wasted.

Afghanistan

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:53:52 -0700

29 August 2009. More vehicles and helicopters will be sent to Afghanistan as part of measures to increase the support for British forces fighting the Taliban, the Prime Minister has announced during a visit to Helmand Province.

Netanyahu Press Conference

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:40:13 -0700

25 August 2009. The Prime Minister has stressed the UK’s commitment to helping achieve a peaceful settlement between Israel and Palestine following a meeting with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu.

PM on Megrahi release

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:42:45 -0700

25 August 2009. In the q'n'a session following his joint press conference with the Prime Minister of Israel, Gordon Brown spoke about the release of Abdul Baset Ali al-Megrahi.

UK food

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:03:35 -0700

7 August 2009. The makers of Stilton Cheese, Scotch Beef, Cornish Clotted Cream and Melton Mowbray Pork Pies were among those showcasing produce with Protected Food Name status at Downing Street.

National Pandemic Flu Service

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:38:02 -0700

24 July 2009. A new self-care service to help people with swine flu symptoms is “breaking new ground”, the Prime Minister has said.

Cabinet in Wales

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:56:52 -0700

23 July 2009. The Prime Minister and Cabinet met members of the public in Cardiff to talk about issues affecting the city, Wales and the UK.

Electrification

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:05:59 -0700

23 July 2009. The Government will invest £1.1 billion to electrify two major railway lines - from London to Swansea and Liverpool to Manchester.

PM's Press Conference

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:05:15 -0700

22 July 2009. Speaking at his final Downing Street press conference before the summer recess, Gordon Brown said it was a challenging time for the country, but ministers had put in place “considerable” measures to help British businesses and families.

Low Carbon Investment

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:40:52 -0700

20 July 2009. Gordon Brown has welcomed plans for Nissan to invest more than £200 million in a new battery factory in the UK and create up to 350 jobs.

England Women's Cricket Team

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:14:15 -0700

14 July 2009. The Prime Minister welcomed the England Women's Cricket Team to Number 10 to celebrate their historic successes.

Life Sciences Blueprint

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:15:11 -0700

14 July 2009. The PM visited an innovative start-up company at Imperial College, London, to mark the publication of the Government's 'Life Sciences Blueprint' .

G8 Closing Press Conference

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:45:41 -0700

10 July 2009. G8 leaders have pledged $20billion to boost food supplies to poorer nations following the final day of discussions at the summit in L’Aquila, Italy.

UKTI Reception

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:46:28 -0700

7 July 2009. Speaking at a reception at Downing Street, the PM praised UK businesses trading around the world and the work of UK Trade & Investment, the arm of Government that works with businesses to help them succeed in international markets.

Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:41:47 -0700

7 July 2009. Press conference with Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda.

Regional tour - day 3

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:42:03 -0700

The PM travelled to Manchester and Wolverhampton on the third day of his regional tour to explain the Government's plan to Build Britain's Future.

Regional tour - day two

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:42:17 -0700

Gordon Brown travelled to Leeds, Newcastle and Yorkshire on the second day of his regional tour.

Regional tour

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:42:29 -0700

The PM visits Leicester on the first leg of his regional tour.

Regional Press Briefing

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:42:43 -0700

30 June 2009. The Prime Minister briefed journalists from the UK regional press on 'Building Britain's Future'.

Education White Paper

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:51:39 -0700

30 June 2009. The Prime Minister and Ed Balls visited a school in London to mark the publication of the Education White Paper.

Town hall meeting on Building Britain's Future

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:51:42 -0700

The Prime Minister and Home Secretary Alan Johnson took part in a town hall-style meeting in London taking questions from members of the public on the policies set out in the Building Britain’s Future document.

Barroso-Reinfeldt Press Conference

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:27:57 -0700

29 June 2009. Joint press conference with Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and EU President Jose Manuel Barroso.

Public Service Investment

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:32:43 -0700

29 June 2009. The Prime Minister visited the Barkantine health centre in London, to see NHS investment in action.

Armed Forces Reservists Celebrated

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:14:01 -0700

26 June 2009. The Prime Minister has hosted a reception at Number 10 for armed forces reservists and their employers.

The Road to Copenhagen - full speech

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:23:57 -0700

The Prime Minister's speech in full from the launch of the UK's manifesto for the Copenhagen climate change summit.

Road to Copenhagen - Brief excerpts

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:26:48 -0700

26 June 2009. Brief excerpts from the launch of the 'Road to Copenhagen' - the UK Government's manifesto for the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference.

Cyber Security

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:02:44 -0700

25 June 2009. The Government has outlined plans for new measures to tackle the increasing risk posed by cyber crime.

Health for Kids Awards

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:54:16 -0700

23 June 2009. Gordon and Sarah Brown met winners of the Health for Kids Awards in the Number 10 garden.

Celebrating Innovation

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:49:11 -0700

22 June 2009. The Prime Minister hosted a reception at Number 10 to celebrate UK innovation and entrepreneurship.

Tsvangirai Press Conference

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:33:21 -0700

22 June 2009. Gordon Brown has met with Zimbabwe’s new Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai in Downing Street this morning.

EU Council Closing Press Conference

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:32:22 -0700

EU Council Closing Press Conference

Visit to Thames Barrier

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:20:08 -0700

The Prime Minister visited the Thames Barrier as the Government released the latest scientific figures analysing how climate change could affect the UK.

Digital Britain

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:20:25 -0700

16 June 2009. This morning the Prime Minister toured the Arqiva power transmitter site in south-east London to mark the release of the Digital Britain report.

Public Service in Action

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:20:39 -0700

11 june 2009

1966 World Cup Squad Medals

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:16:51 -0700

10 June 2009. Eleven footballers who were part of the 1966 World Cup winning squad have been awarded medals at Downing Street for their part in the victorious campaign.

D-Day Commemoration

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:18:36 -0700

6 June 2009. The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the Allied soldiers who fought on D-Day and urged the international community to honour their legacy by continuing to work for peace around the world.

Press Conference

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:42:13 -0700

5 June 2009. The Prime Minister has spoken of his determination to tackle the economic recession, to reform public services and to take action to restore trust in the political process following today’s Cabinet reshuffle.

Car scrappage scheme milestone

Fri, 29 May 2009 04:48:49 -0700

Motorists who have traded in their old vehicles for new cars under the Government’s scrappage scheme visited Downing Street as it was revealed more than 35,000 cars have been ordered through the scheme.

Youth citizenship roundtable

Thu, 28 May 2009 11:35:07 -0700

Young people have voiced their opinions on how to increase youth participation in the community and in politics, during a round-table discussion with the Prime Minister at Downing Street.

Message for Aung San Suu Kyi

Wed, 27 May 2009 12:46:54 -0700

A message from the Prime Minister for Aung San Suu Kyi

Gurkhas visit Number 10

Thu, 21 May 2009 11:41:04 -0700

Gurkhas visited Downing Street following the announcement that all former Gurkhas who have given more than four years service will now be granted the right to apply for settlement in the UK.

CBI speech

Thu, 21 May 2009 01:42:15 -0700

CBI speech

Monthly Press Conference

Tue, 19 May 2009 14:10:26 -0700

19 May 2009

Launch of car scrappage scheme

Mon, 18 May 2009 08:40:29 -0700

Gordon Brown met some of the first people in the UK taking advantage of the Government’s car scrappage scheme today.

Crossrail

Fri, 15 May 2009 05:08:24 -0700

15 May 2009

Children's Centres Reception

Thu, 14 May 2009 07:37:50 -0700

14 May 2009 The PM and Children's Secretary Ed Balls hosted a reception for children's centre workers to celebrate the opening of the 3,000th children's centre.

President Zardari

Wed, 13 May 2009 09:36:51 -0700

13 May 2009. Gordon Brown met Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari in Downing Street today to follow-up on discussions in Islamabad two weeks ago.

Qatar Natural Gas Reception

Wed, 13 May 2009 06:40:13 -0700

13 May 2009