Jeremy Hunt fights for his political life

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Jeremy Hunt Fights For His Political Life Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has insisted he had behaved "scrupulously fairly" as he fought for his political life today over claims that he secretly backed News Corporation's bid to take over satellite broadcaster BSkyB. The Tory Cabinet minister told reporters as he left his home this morning that he was going to be making a "very, very determined" effort to show that he acted with "total integrity" in his conduct of the process of deciding whether to approve the deal. It is likely that he will either give a statement or be dragged to the Commons by Labour to explain himself to MPs following prime minister's questions. Yesterday's explosive revelations by James Murdoch at the Leveson Inquiry look set to be followed by an equally fascinating two days as his dad Rupert takes the stand. Oh, and amid all this Westminster awaits the latest GDP figures which are expected to show the UK has slipped back into recession. That will do wonders for George Osborne's poll ratings. JEZZA JOB HUNT? 'Omnishambles' Osborne Takes A Tumble In Poll Ratings Figures Expected To Show Recession But Hope Is 'On The Horizon' Trump To Fight Wind Turbine 'Monstrosities' At Scottish Parliament Russell Brand: Drug Addicts Need 'Love And Compassion' BLOG POSTS William Hague: Climate Change: Why the Government Must Meet the Challenge Under this Coalition government, the Foreign Office has a renewed sense of mission. It is a mission to promote Britain's national interest, while tirelessly working for a world which is more secure, more stable, more free and more prosperous. In no area is this more relevant than the fight against climate change. Today ministers from more than 20 countries will meet in London with the goal of speeding up global progress on clean energy. I am in no doubt that we must meet this challenge... Tony Blair: World Malaria Day 2012: A Critical Moment for Reversing Spread of Malaria Faith leaders through the authority they hold, and the outreach and networks of their communities, can be powerful influences for the good in public health. Luciana Berger: Instead of Taxing Home Improvement the Government Should Focus on Making the Green Deal a Good Deal Over the past few weeks the government's flagship energy efficiency policy, the Green Deal, has lurched from one setback to the next. Ruhana Ali: Why My Vote for Mayor of London Will Make the Difference My flat in Bow overlooks the Olympic Park. I can see the Olympic Stadium and Westfield Shopping centre from my kitchen window. Thinking about the Olympic legacy for Londoners is a daily agitation for me, not least because I know my premium on rent. Rachel Cunningham: Why the Fight Goes on to Get it Right on Dangerous Dogs Pity the Poor Pit Bull Terrier- The Pit Bull Terrier type is perhaps the most abused and misunderstood dog in our society. Bred to fight bulls and other large animals, the breed-type was outlawed in the UK in 1991 when the Dangerous Dogs Act was first introduced.

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