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  • The value of parishes

    Speech by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles to the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Larger Councils' conference.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Presidential and parliamentary elections in Sierra Leone

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds and US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson call for free, fair and transparent elections.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Foreign Minister Baroness Warsi visit to Pakistan

    Baroness Sayeeda Warsi has emphasised the importance of credible elections and protecting women’s rights in Pakistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - 5 November 2012 – Afternoon

    …The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Wales child abuse inquiries and electoral reforms.…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speech - Launch of Heseltine Review

    Times of great crisis evoke memories of a time when this nation stood alone. “Don’t you know there is a war on?” prodded inactivity into …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning 31 October 2012

    …The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the EU Budget, wind farms, Heseltine review and electoral boundaries.…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Parliament and the judiciary

    Speech by Dominic Grieve QC MP to BPP Law School

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary visits Pristina

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met with Kosovo Prime Minister Thaci Pristina to discuss Kosovo's progress towards EU membership.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Damian Green's speech to the Policy Exchange on 23 October 2012

    Damian Green's speech to the Policy Exchange on 23 October 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning 15 October 2012

    EU Justice Opt out, Malala Yousafzai, Scotland, Andrew mitchell, UK in EU were discussed at this press briefing.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Approaching the independence referendum: the legal issues

    Lord Wallace of Tankerness QC delivered a speech on legal issues related to devolution.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office disappointed by conduct of recent Belarus elections

    Following the elections that took place in Belarus on 23 September, the UK Government has expressed its regret at the way they were carried out.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Moore: Both governments want to make referendum work

    Scottish Secretary Michael Moore and Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon met in Edinburgh today to discuss the independence referendum. Following…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Africa welcomes result of elections in Angola

    Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds spoke after the declaration of the results of Angola's presidential and parliamentary election held on 31 August.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Damian Green's speech to the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners

    A speech given by the Minister of State for Policing and Criminal Justice Damian Green to the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners on on the 11 September 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • David Jones appointed Secretary of State for Wales

    Clwyd West MP, David Jones has been appointed Secretary of State for Wales.  The Prime Minister has today announced that Mr Jones has been …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ghana: Britain to help reach final stages of poverty reduction

    Britain will help Ghana to prepare for a future without aid and ensure that the poorest benefit from the country’s record growth.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Police and crime commissioners to swear an oath of impartiality

    Police and crime commissioners (PCC's) will be required to pledge an oath to represent 'all sections of the public without fear or favour'.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Police and crime commissioners to swear oath of impartiality

    PCCs will be brought into line with judges and police officers by swearing an oath of impartiality when they are elected to office.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympic Roundup - Thursday 26 July

    Today's look at Foreign Office activity and the events taking place in and around the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government