Parliament to say no to Murdoch as police widen News International net
MPs will unite today to oppose Rupert Murdoch’s takeover of BSkyB, with the prime minister outlining the details of the inquiry into the phone hacking scandal.
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Cameron commits to Welsh funding reform, but when?
David Cameron, addressing the Welsh Assembly today, gave hope that the funding formula for Wales could be reformed soon – but the prime minister didn’t say when.
BSkyB takeover referred to Competition Commission as more revelations emerge
Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt referred the News Corporation/BSkyB takeover bid to the Competition Commission today, as further sickening revelations emerged.
Cameron raises prospect of early vote on Scottish independence
David Cameron has raised the prospect of the UK government initiating a referendum on independence – before the Scottish government’s planned 2015 date.
Questions for Cameron extend beyond Coulson
In the wake of the News of the World phone hacking scandal, politicians now need to work together and focus on what really matters, writes Matthew Pitt.
Public turn on Murdoch: 70% oppose BSkyB takeover, 72% say he has “too much influence”
Public opinion is firmly opposed to Rupert Murdoch’s proposed takeover of BSkyB, with voters finally waking up to the fact he has way too much influence over UK politics.
Hackergate: The questions Cameron must answer
If the Coulson arrest goes ahead, we will know that the Prime Minister failed. The question is how badly. This is what we need to know.
News of the World goes down in flames – but will a ‘Sunday Sun’ replace it?
The News of the World has been well and truly screwed – this Sunday will be the last edition – but will it be replaced by a ‘Sunday Sun’ asks Shamik Das.
Now the right turn on Cameron over hackgate
For David Cameron, the phone hacking scandal – that started as a minor irritant, and then a mild headache – is fast turning into his worst nightmare, reports Shamik Das.
Spineless Cameron fails to speak out against Brooks, Coulson or BSkyB deal
David Cameron, asked to condemn Rebekah Brooks, apologise for appointing Andy Coulson and call for a pause to the NewsCorp/BSkyB deal, failed to do so at PMQs today.