Briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesman on: Jim McGovern’s Resignation, Afghanistan, Iraq, economy and misc

Briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesman on: Jim McGovern’s Resignation, Afghanistan, Iraq, economy and misc
The economy, unemployment and the housing market were on the agenda at today’s PMQs.
The Prime Minister has made a statement to Parliament covering the agreements reached at the EU Council Summit in Brussels last week and his visit to Afghanistan, India and Pakistan.
Transcript of the Prime Minister’s address to British troops in Helmand, Afghanistan on 13 December 2008.
The UK will continue to support democracy in Afghanistan by carrying the fight to the Taliban, helping to root out corruption and contributing to “free and fair” elections, the PM has said.
“My Government will work with the Governments of Afghanistan and Pakistan for security, stability and prosperity.”
Afghanistan
Afghanistan is one of the United Kingdom’s top foreign policy priorities. The UK is committed to Afghanistan for the long-term. The Government is determined to ensure that Afghanistan does not become a failed state again. Britain’s own security is at [...]
Gordon Brown met the President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, in 10 Downing Street today.
Transcript of interview given by the Prime Minister with Al Jazeera.