Thread: BSkyB bid row: Lib Dems to abstain in Commons vote on Jeremy Hunt
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Old 14-06-2012, 09:22 AM #2
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Lightbulb Jeremy Hunt denies Labour's claim he lied to Parliament
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18419662

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Jeremy Hunt has denied Labour claims that he lied to Parliament over his handling News Corp's proposed takeover of BSkyB, amid furious scenes in the House of Commons.

MPs also rejected a call for an inquiry into whether the culture secretary broke ministerial rules.

Labour's Chris Bryant said Mr Hunt had deliberately misled MPs over his contacts with News Corp.

But Mr Hunt rejected the claim, saying the evidence had "vindicated" him.

Labour's motion, calling for the culture secretary to be referred to an inquiry by Sir Alex Allan, the prime minister's adviser on the ministerial code, was defeated by 290 to 252 votes.
No surprise there, but the point was made and put on record .....
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