31-03-2021, 10:03 AM
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Re: No 10 may no longer routinely disclose PM's phone calls with world leaders
Originally Posted by Meg
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Note the word 'may' more speculation by the Guardian, it has become a dreadful spiteful little paper a shadow of its former self . I think it would be a good thing anyway if every discussion wasn't routinely made public before hand. These days the media love tell us what is going to be announced before it is. I am sick of hearing ''So and so will make a speech today telling us'' defeating the whole purpose of the speech or announcement
31-03-2021, 10:03 AM
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Re: No 10 may no longer routinely disclose PM's phone calls with world leaders
Originally Posted by Pixie Knuckles
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I get your point, Zaphod - but I would have more confidence in a government that I see openly communicating with other countries, rather than silence. Silence can be misinterpreted, don't you think?
IMHO there's been far too many deliberately-misinterpreted attempts to cause division one way or another so personally I'm all for a change in approach.
31-03-2021, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Rainmaker
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Absolutely on the button Zaphod. For years I've railed against government intentions being trumpeted out only to find them completely misrepresented, especially in the left wing media. On a slightly different tack one of the worst pieces of legislation to be enacted was the Freedom of Information Act, which now used mainly for undermining government or just general mischief making.
Personally I think it's time we saw more balance and if this is a start towards that I'm all for it.
31-03-2021, 10:07 AM
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Re: No 10 may no longer routinely disclose PM's phone calls with world leaders
Originally Posted by Meg
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Note the word 'may' more speculation by the Guardian, it has become a dreadful spiteful little paper a shadow of its former self . I think it would be a good thing anyway if every discussion wasn't routinely made public before hand. These days the media love tell us what is going to be announced before it is. I am sick of hearing ''So and so will make a speech today telling us'' defeating the whole purpose of the speech or announcement
I'm in absolute agreement with what you say regarding pre-announcements too.
31-03-2021, 04:18 PM
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Re: No 10 may no longer routinely disclose PM's phone calls with world leaders
Originally Posted by Omah
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First the Presidential briefing-room, next due is the Presidential situation-room ..... 
Regarding the Grauniad, I'm sure I read somewhere some time ago, that rag will be moving back to its roots in Manchester and changing its name back to the Manchester Guardian following falling sales.
31-03-2021, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Percy Vere
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Oh, for God's sake Omah, wind yer neck in. Haven't you heard of COBRA?
Government to spend £9m on Whitehall 'situation room'
https://www.theguardian.com/politics...oom-criticised
Downing Street sources confirmed that the government’s review into foreign and defence policy, when it is unveiled on 16 March, will include the creation of a situation centre in the Cabinet Office. The room is due to be operational by the summer.
The Cabinet Office budget has set aside £9.3m for the renovation, which will fit the room with interactive dashboards and heat maps so it can be used as a command centre during emergencies like terror attacks and epidemics.
£9m Boris bunker at the heart of an army fit for the future
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/9...ture-g7w3fbhtd
31-03-2021, 04:46 PM
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Re: No 10 may no longer routinely disclose PM's phone calls with world leaders
Originally Posted by Omah
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Wind yer (sic) neck in yourself, matey ..... Government to spend £9m on Whitehall 'situation room'
https://www.theguardian.com/politics...oom-criticised
Do try and keep up .....
£9m Boris bunker at the heart of an army fit for the future
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/9...ture-g7w3fbhtd
31-03-2021, 04:50 PM
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Re: No 10 may no longer routinely disclose PM's phone calls with world leaders
Originally Posted by Meg
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Note the word 'may' more speculation by the Guardian, it has become a dreadful spiteful little paper a shadow of its former self . I think it would be a good thing anyway if every discussion wasn't routinely made public before hand. These days the media love tell us what is going to be announced before it is. I am sick of hearing ''So and so will make a speech today telling us'' defeating the whole purpose of the speech or announcement
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