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The former head of the Civil Service, Gus O'Donnell, is due to appear before the Leveson Inquiry today.
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Singer George Michael has claimed he was asked to speak to the Leveson Inquiry into press standards but declined, dismissing it as a sham.
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Leveson probe a 'sham', says George Michael
Singer George Michael has claimed he was asked to speak to the Leveson Inquiry into press standards but declined, dismissing it as a sham.
Read the full storyMinisters granted 'core participant' status at Leveson
Lord Justice Leveson has granted "core participant" status to eight Cabinet ministers, including Prime Minister David Cameron and Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt.
The Government had applied to be given the right to see Leveson Inquiry documents and witness statements in advance.
The inquiry heard an application today for the Government to be named as a "core participant," those who have a significant interest in the hearings or may face criticism.
The move comes ahead of evidence next week from former News International executives Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson, which could embarrass Prime Minister David Cameron.
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Govt could join Brooks as 'core participant' at Leveson
Core participant status would give the Government the right to put questions to other witnesses through its lawyers.
Existing core participants for the inquiry's third module - looking at relations between the press and politicians - include Rebekah Brooks, national newspaper groups and a number of current and former MPs.
Government applies to see Leveson documents in advance
The Government has applied to be given the right to see Leveson Inquiry documents and witness statements in advance.
The inquiry will hear an application today for the Government to be named as a "core participant," those who have a significant interest in the hearings or may face criticism.
The move comes ahead of evidence next week from former News International executives Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson, which could embarrass Prime Minister David Cameron.
Govt to apply to be a 'core participant' to Leveson Inquiry
The Government will apply to be made a "core participant" to the Leveson Inquiry at a special hearing at 2pm today, the inquiry said.
What will Rebekah Brooks be asked about at Leveson?
Rebekah Brooks, the former editor of the News of the World and head of News International, will face the Leveson Inquiry on May 11th, it was announced today.
Mrs Brooks can't be asked about anything that could prejudice the continuing police investigation into phone hacking.
Her evidence could prove embarrassing to the Prime Minister. The Leveson Inquiry already revealed that Mr Cameron is likely to have ridden a retired police horse that was loaned to Mrs Brooks.
She is likely to be questioned about her relations with politicians and senior police officers.
Mrs Brooks has been named as one of the Leveson Inquiry's "core participants", people who have a significant interest in the hearings or may face criticism.
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Brooks to be quizzed over relations with politicians
Former News International chief executive, Rebekah Brooks, is expected to be asked about her relations with politicians and senior police officers when she gives evidence on May 11.
Rebekah Brooks to appear at Leveson
Former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks will give evidence to the Leveson Inquiry on Friday next week, the inquiry has confirmed.
Harman: calling for release of Hunt notes
I've written to Jeremy Hunt and the DCMS permanent secretary asking them to publish emails & texts about the BSkyB bid http://t.co/7zgkQeGB
From @HarrietHarman on Twitter:Harman: Hunt needs to prove his version of events
Deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman has called on the embattled culture, media and sport minister Jeremy Hunt to produce the notes that will prove his innocence.
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