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25/05/2012
Cameron Defends Jeremy Hunt's Handling Of BSkyB Bid
David Cameron has strongly defended Jeremy Hunt's handling of Rupert Murdoch's bid for BSkyB.
This follows the discovery of new evidence showing that Hunt was privately pushing for the takeover to be allowed before he was appointed to oversee the process.
In an interview, Cameron said Hunt had acted "impartially" from the moment he took charge of handling the decision in December 2010 and that what he had said about it previously was not relevant.
The prime minister also said he had no regrets about giving the task to Hunt, who is fighting to hang on to his post as culture secretary following the revelation that he told Cameron in a letter in November 2010 that it would be "totally wrong" to cave in to those opposing the bid.
Cameron made his comments on Friday as the Leveson inquiry announced that Hunt will explain his side of the story when he gives evidence for a whole day next week, on Thursday. Other witnesses next week include Tony Blair, who is appearing on Monday.
(H/GK)
This follows the discovery of new evidence showing that Hunt was privately pushing for the takeover to be allowed before he was appointed to oversee the process.
In an interview, Cameron said Hunt had acted "impartially" from the moment he took charge of handling the decision in December 2010 and that what he had said about it previously was not relevant.
The prime minister also said he had no regrets about giving the task to Hunt, who is fighting to hang on to his post as culture secretary following the revelation that he told Cameron in a letter in November 2010 that it would be "totally wrong" to cave in to those opposing the bid.
Cameron made his comments on Friday as the Leveson inquiry announced that Hunt will explain his side of the story when he gives evidence for a whole day next week, on Thursday. Other witnesses next week include Tony Blair, who is appearing on Monday.
(H/GK)
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