Vince Cable's told the Leveson Inquiry into press ethics that he WAS able to use "an independent mind" to judge News Corporation's controversial bid for BSkyB.

The Business Secretary was responsible for deciding whether the proposed takeover of the broadcaster should go ahead - But was stripped of his powers in December 2010 when he was recorded telling undercover journalists he would "declare war" on Rupert Murdoch.

Mister Cable's also said he refused a meeting with James Murdoch during the bid.