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Major: Murdoch's EU demand

Sir John Major has told the Leveson Inquiry that Rupert Murdoch privately warned him in 1997 to change his policy on Europe or his papers would not support him. This appears to contradict Mr Murdoch's claim that he had never tried to influence PMs.

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Osborne: 'Power of broadcasters is enormous'

In his opening comments to the Leveson Inquiry the Chancellor George Osborne says the power of broadcasters is enormous, but it is a power exercised with responsibility.

He went on to say that the former Chairman of News International, James Murdoch, "never raised Ofcom [media regulator] with me".

The Chancellor George Osborne giving evidence to the Leveson Inquiry Credit: Leveson Pool

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