The Leveson Inquiry's heard the Culture Secretary sent a text to James Murdoch saying "great news" - in reference to a decision in Brussels which helped pave the way for News Corporation's takeover of BSkyB. 

Jeremy Hunt also emailed the Prime Minister, warning him of the dangers of blocking a bid.

Business Secretary Vince Cable lost responsibility for ruling on the proposal because of the appearance of bias AGAINST it.

But Mr Hunt's rejected the suggestion his communications showed he backed it: