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Prime Ministers Questions (PMQs), originating in the 1950's, is held every Wednesday in the House of Commons where the Prime Minister takes 30 minutes to answer questions from the house's Members of Parliament.

Prime Minister's Questions have formed an important part of British political culture. The session always starts with a routine question about the prime minister's engagements for the day, followed by other subjects that MPs raise on other issues of importance.

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New high speed rail link announced

The Government has announced plans for the development of a high speed rail network linking London to Birmingham.


Council for Science and Technology

The Prime Minister has re-appointed 13 members to the Council for Science and Technology (CST) until 31 December 2010. The CST is the Government’s top-level advisory body on science, engineering and technology policy.

PM hails Northern Ireland vote

The Prime Minister has welcomed news of the Northern Ireland Assembly voting in support of the devolution of policing and justice powers.

Morning press briefing from 10 February 2010

Briefing by the Prime Minister´s spokesman on: Binyam Mohamed, Greece, Kraft and care.

Afternoon press briefing from 10 February 2010

Briefing by the Prime Minister´s spokesman on: European Council and Binyam Mohamed

Lord-Lieutenant for Cheshire

The Queen has been pleased to appoint Thomas David Briggs MBE DL as Her Majesty´s Lord-Lieutenant for the County of Cheshire to succeed Sir William Bromley Davenport KCVO when he retires on 7 March 2010.

Afternoon press briefing from 8 February 2010

Briefing by the Prime Minister’s spokesman on: NHS PFI, lobbying, EU and expenses

PM meets Bulgarian counterpart at Number 10

Gordon Brown has welcomed Bulgaria´s increased troop levels in Afghanistan during a meeting with Prime Minister Boyko Borissov at Downing Street.

Investment in Britain’s future to continue - PM

The Prime Minister has said the Government will continue to invest "willingly and whole-heartedly" in Britain´s future, as the country moves out of recession.

Afghanistan Conference - PM’s opening remarks

The Prime Minister has delivered his opening remarks to the Afghanistan Conference in London on 28 January 2010.

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