'I did ride Brooks' horse' says Cameron

David Cameron has confirmed that he did ride a horse which was lent by police to former News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks.

The Prime Minister apologised for allowing a "confusing picture" to emerge over recent days about his direct connection with the animal.

He told reporters speaking at an EU summit in Brussels that the horse, Raisa, was among his mounts when he rode, before becoming Prime Minister, with Mrs Brooks's husband Charlie, a friend since they attended Eton school.

Channel 5 News' Political Editor Andy Bell tweeted: