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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14181344

Prime Minister David Cameron is facing renewed questions over the phone-hacking scandal after the head of the Metropolitan Police resigned.

Sir Paul Stephenson was criticised for hiring ex-News of the World executive Neil Wallis as an adviser.

Sir Paul said his integrity was intact, but referred to the PM's former aide Andy Coulson. The ex-NoW editor and Mr Wallis have been questioned by police.

The PM said the Met Police's inquiry must go "wherever the evidence leads".

He made the comments at a press conference in South Africa, where he is currently on a trade visit aimed at boosting dealings with emerging African economies.

The prime minister has cut the trip from five days to two amid the continuing phone-hacking scandal.

During the press conference, Mr Cameron was asked about the difference between him employing former NoW editor Mr Coulson as his director of communications and the Met's employment of Mr Wallis as a public relations adviser.

The prime minister said: "I don't believe the two situations are the same in any shape or form.

"In terms of Andy Coulson, no-one has argued that the work he did in government in any way was inappropriate or bad. He worked well in government and then left government.

"There is a contrast with the situation at the Metropolitan Police where, clearly, the issues have been around whether or not the investigation is being pursued properly."

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