30 April 2008
Speaking to the Institute of Directors in London, the PM promised to work towards the most open EU market possible, a better EU US trade relationship, reform of agricultural subsidies and a global trade deal that resists protectionism.
PM warns against protectionist backlash
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22 April 2008
Today the Prime Minister will host a meeting with leading experts, including the head of the World Food Programme, to discuss the need for urgent co-ordinated action to tackle the threat the world faces from rising food prices.
In an article for the Downing Street website, Mr Brown says that consumer groups, food [...]
18 April 2008
Text of the Prime Minister’s Kennedy Memorial lecture at the John F Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston.
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It is a great privilege to be here in Massachusetts, in Boston, and to be present with such distinguished guests in this library where history comes alive and values endure. [...]
17 April 2008
Transcript of joint press conference held in Washington
US/UK Announcement on Health and Health Workers
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President Bush:
Mr Prime Minister welcome to the Rose Garden. I am glad you are here. It is a beautiful day. It has been a pleasure to welcome a good friend to the Oval Office and we had [...]
17 April 2008
Transcript of joint announcement with the US on health and health workers.
Press Conference with President Bush
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In July 2007 we joined together with leaders from 14 countries to revisit our commitment to meet the goals of the 2000 Millennium Declaration. Both developing and developed nations need to mobilize our individual and [...]
16 April 2008
The Prime Minister has delivered a speech at the United Nations in New York. He said that the United Kingdom is working to ensure that the will of the people of Zimbabwe is upheld following the recent elections.
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I want to start by thanking President Mbeki for convening this event; and for [...]
15 April 2008
The Prime Minister has given an interview with CBS news in light of his upcoming trip to the US.Â
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Katie Couric:
Mr Prime Minister, let me start asking you about your upcoming trip to the US. You’re travelling to the United States this week, reportedly part of your message will be urging the [...]
5 April 2008
The Prime Minister, global leaders, senior politicians and policy makers from countries across the world are tackling some of the major issues of our time at the Progressive Governance Summit today.
"Add your voice to the debate" - PM
PM concludes Progressive Governance Summit
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