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The previous Prime Minister (the Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP) undertook a process to recommend to the Queen new party-political life peerages. This consisted of working peers from each party and, as is customary at the end of a P…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
A transcript of a speech given by Prime Minister David Cameron on 28 May 2010 on the economy.
The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on the PM's economic speech, tax credits, peerages and appointments and Downing Street.
Briefing by the Prime Minister's spokesman on: National Security Council, Parliament, the economy, Ministerial cars and appointments.
Nick Clegg is to get his own Deputy Prime Minister’s question time, it has been confirmed.
The Queen has outlined the government's priorities for the coming Parliamentary year in the Queen's Speech following the official state opening of Parliament.
Notes on: "Action will be taken to accelerate the reduction of the structural budget deficit. A new Office for Budget Responsibility will maintain confidence in the management of the public finances."
Notes on: "Proposals will be brought forward for a reformed second House that is wholly or mainly elected on the basis of proportional representation."
Notes on: "The cost of bureaucracy and the number of public bodies will be reduced."
Action will be taken to reform the funding of political parties.
Queen’s Speech - Estimates for the public services Number 10. “Estimates for the public services will be laid before you.” All public spending…
A powerful new joint Treasury-Cabinet Office group will be set up to ensure savings across Whitehall and arms-length bodies happen quickly.
Defra and its Arm’s Length Bodies will contribute £162m to the Government’s overall £6bn savings in 2010/11, amounting to 5.5% of its 2010/11 budget.
The government has published the 'Ministerial code', list of Cabinet committees and the 'Coalition agreement for stability and reform'.
Cabinet Secretary Sir Gus O’Donnell has announced the appointment of Peter Housden as Permanent Secretary of the Scottish government.
The Government has today published three documents to ensure greater accountability and transparency for Ministers. External site: [Ministerial Code (Cabinet Office website)](http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/…
The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have launched the government’s 5-year policy programme.
A transcript of a press conference given by the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Home Secretary, Business Secretary and the Chancellor.
The new Deputy PM has set out his intention to put freedom at the heart of the government’s agenda.
Transcript of Nick Clegg’s first official speech on constitutional reform as Deputy PM on 19 May 2010.
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