Sentences with phrase «officials briefing journalists»

Officials briefing journalists about the new policy were asked why human rights concerns had led to punitive measures in Cuba's case but were not playing a role in the administration's policy to other notable human rights offenders, like the Philippines and Saudi Arabia.

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Briefing lobby journalists, the prime minister's official spokeswoman pointed out that May has already had a phone conversation with Trump, in which he invited her to visit Washington at the earliest opportunity

Treasury officials then briefed journalists that the move on stamp duty would benefit around one million first - time buyers and save them # 1,160 each on average.

At this morning's No 10 briefing for lobby journalists, the spokesperson also suggested that Cameron will wear a poppy as he dines with President Xi Jinping - despite having previously offended Chinese officials by sporting the symbol.