Paul Dacre at the Leveson Inquiry

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I was going to add comment to the other thread I started here at the beginning of the inquiry but purely for the comedy value alone, I felt this warranted it's own, shiney new thread. The above isn't word for word, just the guardian blog, but there are some crackers in there, and I haven't even got to the end.

Did you know, criticism of the Daily Mail stems from a lack of understanding on how journalism works? Next time you see a thread on here quoting the Daily Mail, just remember, we just don't understand how journalism works. Feast your eyes on the pearls of wisdom dished out by the one and only Mr Dacre, and enjoy...

he keeps mentioning the OFCOM thing, and how terribly angry Murdock was....

And how in spite of this he stuck to his principals

Is everything that's going on really what DC meant when he told us "We're all in this together" ?

They are a complete bunch of arses aren't they ?

I'd like to know just how much DC knew about how much shit Coulson was/is in.

I remember Rebekah Brooks made some remark about how much more there was to come out...was it to staff before she left ? How much more is going to come out ? How much worse can it get ?

Someone should tell the BBC to commision a new soap, or daytime drama.

Parliament-enders, Big Bullshitters, or something.

I agree that Jeremy is trying to make out he has his own mind and it was the "nasty Murdochs" who made life difficult. . Bullshit.

I love the way he has tried to say that he was not actually in favour of the BSB bid, yet everyone around him assumed it was a 'done deal'. George Osbourne's text says it all.

They are all teflon coated.

Bloody hell.

Have faith GetOrf.

Leveson is looking into Press standards and that alone - though this is slowly lethal and all of Dave's doing. How the papers must love him for instigating this inquiry to save his thin skin.

Hunt will have to appear before Parliament to answer charges that he lied to them. People smarter than me say he did. It's generally a resigning matter but it may have to wait until after the summer. Or maybe not...

Anyway, it's not going away and pressure is continuing what with Coulson's new arrest and whatever else might happen.

Meanwhile Kelvin McKenzie, who's a mischief-maker but not an idiot, has made a £1,000 bet that Dave will be out of office by November over this.

Whether that happens within the schedule or not McKenzie is going to keep banging on about it. And it's all for charity - Hope For Heroes.

Part of Tom Bradbury's comments on the news earlier suggested that the conclusions of the Leveson Inquiry might well be the final nail in Hunt's career, if Leveson's summary of Hunt's evidence and actions suggest he did fall short of conduct expected of ministers. Or something like that. It's still all about callmedave and now gideon keeping that firewall in place as long as possible.

Interesting part to me was Jay's comment during questioning that Cable was stripped of responsibility for demonstrating apparent 'bias' while Hunt got the job of overseeing the bid while displaying 'bias' at the opposite end of the scale. Which then leads to the question over why callmedave decided to give Hunt the job after Hunt made representations via his email championing the Murdochs' cause.

It is frankly amazing that politicians have a collective skin thicker that 12 rhinos stapled together.

The assumption that the public at large will just lap up anything just 'cos they say so. Mensch wading in about how it was outrageous to suggest Hunt lied to Parliament. A touch of 'these are not the droids you are looking for' from her, and we'll all just nod and go away satisfied 'cos she says so.

Aye right!

Wonder if Osbourne will now be compelled to appear as well?

Interesting part to me was Jay's comment during questioning that Cable was stripped of responsibility for demonstrating apparent 'bias' while Hunt got the job of overseeing the bid while displaying 'bias' at the opposite end of the scale. Which then leads to the question over why callmedave decided to give Hunt the job after Hunt made representations via his email championing the Murdochs' cause.

Yes, I think the same. And then after that the PM made an announcement that Hunt's behaviour did not warrant any referral. At which point I thought HOW can today's revelations not be seen as utterly outrageous.

Bloody hell re Kelvin mackenzie's £1000 bet!

I think it is all slowly falling around DC's ears.

I saw that bit with Tom on the news. Wasn't it him who also said that Jeremy is essentially still in place to 'protect' DC, and if he goes, then it's 'in for the kill' with DC as it were ?

Don't think Gideon has done himself any favours, and do they really think we are stupid enough to fall for the shocking u-turn today on charity tax ? Tom mentioned that in his report, that at the same time as Jeremy was dropping Gideon in it at the inquiry, the press were told to ask GO about the charity tax.

I'm sure that something came up last week during Levenson, saying that Gideon would have to appear.

That made me laugh, banana that Jeremy just couldn't seem to grasp that he was only given the job as he had demonstrated bias towards the bid.

I really do think that they all think they are invincible, and untouchable. They are all like little pigs with their noses in each other's troughs. DH and I are wondering whose going to squeal first ?

I also thought it was interesting that Tom Bradby also mentioned that the govt. essentially have to keep Jeremy 'sweet' now. Because the last thing they need is for him to leave office pissed off. I just can't help smiling when I think of the mantra "We're all in this together"....the irony is lovely !

I saw Kelvin make the prediction that DC would be out in November before any of Jeremy Hunt's antics came out. Think it was either on QT or This Morning ?

He must be feeling really confident if he's actually placed a bet !

I just can't help smiling when I think of the mantra "We're all in this together"....the irony is lovely !

The other thing I thought was quite amusing was the mention of Hunt's 2 favourite journalists and the reaction to that info in the press room where there must have been dozens of journalists gathered. Oh I hope those 2 favourites were there as well. Can you imagine all those eyes suddenly swivel in their direction?

Yes !

Can you imagine all the narrowed eyes and the laser-like beam of thought that is "and why are you his favourite ?"

Cue 2 journos suddenly needing the loo !

Was that cretin Mensch paddling into this? When will she ever learn to get her highlights done instead?

From the BBC

'But Conservative MP Louise Mensch said "he has been completely exonerated today". Talking about Hunt's evidence and the outcome, and responding to Chris Bryant's summation of Hunt's evidence 'We learned that Jeremy Hunt at the very time when it was being decided who should be taking over responsibility for the decision on the BSkyB takeover was in conversation with James Murdoch - you know, sent him a text saying, 'Congratulations on Brussels; just Ofcom to go,' which is not just sympathetic: that is effectively colluding with News Corporation. . Ahem.

And then she had to rush off to pick her kids up. the coast is clear James

Right everyone, you need to pull a sickie for next week

Osborne & Brown on Mon.
Major, Harman & Miliband Tue.
Clegg and Salmond Wed.
Cameron on Thurs - I do hope that Jay questions him and Cameron loses his rage like he did at PMQ's

was just about to post this blackout. A packed week ahead indeed. Dunno why but I think I'm looking forward to Salmond as much as callmedave/brown. Just for the entertainment value alone.

So looking forward to this cringe fest! Dp and I have a week off next week together to find a house not quite sure how I am going to break it to him!

Can't you view houses in the evening and weekend???

Do you really need to move?

Good luck btw!

Do you think Dave will be fed beta blockers or Valium? Possibly a cattle prod.

I can't see how else Conservative Central Office will deal with his Flashman episodes against clever eternal outsiders such as Jay and Leveson.

Yes, I do mean Jews. And I mean that in the most respectful way. Go Robert and Brian.

I can't wait to see how jay scratches away shiny dave's veneer. None of yer 'calm down dear' bollocks or insults to impress his lackeys. Jay is going to get a whole new career out of this when it's done. Head of the new PCC or whatever takes its place perhaps He seems to have a passion for his work We'd need a special tv slot kept open for the ritual ripping apart of anyone who 'breaches the code'.

Looking forward to Gideon especially since I have an estate agent from one of the most odious firms coming on Monday too.

Needs must

His approach to economic policy makes me think of a toddler who's pooed his pants and can't decide whether it's a mistake or the warm feeling is rather nice.

That's Gideon. I'll let you know what I think of the bloke from Foxtons after he's been.

Jay could be the new jezza