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European, Middle East: joint fight against terror

Tuesday, 29 November 2005, 4:40 pm | UK Government

European and Middle Eastern delegates today agreed 'as strong a statement as you could possible have' to combat terrorism, Tony Blair has said. More >>

PM Blair’s Question Time

Thursday, 24 November 2005, 4:52 pm | UK Government

Subject: Turkey, Flu jabs, Energy Supplies, Gun Crime, Terrorism Bill, Good Friday Agreement, Israel-Palestine, Crown Prosecution, Nuclear Power, Housing in Basingstoke, Carbon Reduction, Bullying, Amnesty More >>

Blair 'disappointed' with terror vote

Thursday, 10 November 2005, 11:58 am | UK Government

Tony Blair at his October 2005 Downing Street press conference The Prime Minister has spoken of his disappointment in losing the parliamentary vote on whether to allow authorities to detain terror suspects for up to 90 days. More >>

Blair reflects on 'constructive' talks with Chirac

Monday, 10 October 2005, 8:55 pm | UK Government

The PM said it had been a 'good and constructive' meeting focusing on the EU summit at Hampton Court in London later this month. More >>

Iraqi President Visits PM Blair in UK

Monday, 10 October 2005, 8:51 pm | UK Government

His meeting with Tony Blair came ahead of next week's referendum on a new Iraqi constitution, which will be followed by elections due in December. More >>

Turkey breakthrough a 'historic day for Europe'

Wednesday, 5 October 2005, 6:29 pm | UK Government

Jack Straw says an agreement has been reached so that negotiations on Turkey's accession to the European Union can begin 'in the very near future'. More >>

Blair meets Russian President at UK summit

Wednesday, 5 October 2005, 6:28 pm | UK Government

Tony Blair held talks in London today with Vladimir Putin as part of the European Presidency programme. More >>

UK: First compensation to victims of 7/7 bombings

Wednesday, 5 October 2005, 6:25 pm | UK Government

The first two compensation cheques to victims of the London bombings have been sent out, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority has announced. More >>

PM 'warmly welcomes' IRA decommissioning report

Wednesday, 28 September 2005, 7:28 pm | UK Government

The Prime Minister has welcomed today's statement by General de Chastelain on IRA decommissioning as an 'important development'. More >>

Blair on decommissioning of the IRA

Wednesday, 28 September 2005, 7:26 pm | UK Government

Asked what was happening "over the water" this afternoon regarding decommissioning, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that we had to wait for General John de Chastelain's report this afternoon. The PMOS said that if this turned out ... More >>

Blair pays respects to Gandhi in India

Thursday, 8 September 2005, 3:21 pm | UK Government

Tony Blair has laid a wreath at the memorial to Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi on the first day of his visit to India. More >>

Blair urges world leaders to condemn terrorism

Thursday, 8 September 2005, 3:20 pm | UK Government

Prime Minister Tony Blair at a press conference in New DelhiTony Blair is hoping a 'very strong statement' on terrorism will come out of next week's United Nations Summit. More >>

EU and China trade negotiations

Thursday, 1 September 2005, 6:46 pm | UK Government

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: EU and China trade negotiations and law and order More >>

EU Presidency Statement on Iraq's Constitution

Monday, 29 August 2005, 8:13 pm | UK Government

The United Kingdom, as Presidency of the EU, today welcomes the publication of Iraq's constitution. More >>

Tackling Terrorism - Behaviours unwelcome in UK

Thursday, 25 August 2005, 11:07 am | UK Government

The Government's ongoing work to tackle terrorism and extremism took another step forward today as the Home Secretary, Charles Clarke, published a list of certain types of behaviours that will form the basis for excluding and deporting individuals ... More >>

UK Minister witnesses climate change in Greenland

Monday, 22 August 2005, 5:28 pm | UK Government

The Greenland Dialogue: Minister Attends Key Talks On Climate Change And Visits The Greenland Ice-Cap More >>

"Oops" says UK police to de Menezes' family

Monday, 22 August 2005, 5:22 pm | UK Government

I want to express, once again, the MPA's deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jean Charles de Menezes for their tragic loss, and also to all those who lost loved ones in the 7 July London bombings. More >>

Blair Welcomes 'Alliance Of Civilisations' Plan

Thursday, 28 July 2005, 4:56 pm | UK Government

Prime Minister Tony Blair today welcomed a proposal from the Spanish Government for an 'alliance of civilisations' to combat the scourge of terrorism. More >>

Blair: UK Parties United To Defeat Terror

Wednesday, 27 July 2005, 10:19 am | UK Government

All parties are working together to examine a whole new range of anti-terror measures over the summer, Tony Blair said today. More >>

UK Attack: British Home Secretary Statement

Friday, 8 July 2005, 2:23 am | UK Government

Mr Clarke confirmed that the blasts caused 'terrible casualties'. He also confirmed that the Underground network has been suspended and advised against unecessary journeys in the capital. The Metropolitan Police advice is to stay away from all public transport. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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