Nick Clegg

Former politician and media executive

Nick Clegg

Former politician and media executive

News Corp's BSkyB Stake Under Fire Amid Phone-Hacking Allegations

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Nick Clegg urges scrutiny of News Corp's BSkyB stake digitalspy.com
Nick Clegg urges Ofcom to scrutinise News Corp's Sky stake - Digital Spy uk.news.yahoo.com
Clegg Alleges News Corp Threat Over BSkyB Bid - Yahoo News UK telegraph.co.uk
Rupert Murdoch crisis: Nick Clegg says News Corp should drop BSkyB ... ft.com
News Corp under fresh hacking scrutiny - Financial Times
  • Thursday, 21 July 2011

Nick Clegg urged media watchdogs to scrutinize News Corp's suitability as a shareholder in BSkyB, following phone-hacking revelations. He called for Ofcom to apply its "fit and proper" test to News Corp's 39% stake in Sky, citing allegations of malpractice at News International. Clegg hopes the inquiry into News of the World's practices will lead to big changes and clean up "murky practices and dodgy relationships."

May to Confront Met's Ties to News International Amid Phone Hacking Scandal

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Hacking row: Theresa May to outline 'concerns' over Met
  • Sunday, 17 July 2011

Home Secretary Theresa May will address MPs about her concerns over the Metropolitan Police's links with News International, following revelations that Neil Wallis, who is on bail over phone hacking allegations, advised the Met on PR. Labour has called for action to restore public confidence after the episode left a "cloud" over the force, and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said questions must be answered fully.

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