British parliamentary committe invites Rupert Murdoch, and James, and Rebekah Brooks to appear

[muriel_volestrangler]

before it. On BBC radio just now, confirmed by Tom Watson MP, a member of the Culture, Media and Sport select committee.

Rupert Murdoch (and James, for that matter) wouldn't have to comply - he is an American citizen, so could just leave the country. But it is indicative of the change in atmosphere - Brooks got away with saying she wouldn't appear before them a couple of years ago, but I can't see that happening now. Rupert used to be able to have secret meetings with Prime Ministers (taken in via private entrances rather than the front door of Number 10 where there are always photographers). Now he's going to have to sit in front of the cameras and answer questions, or look like he's got a lot to hide and cannot justify his business.

[BeyondGeography]

1. Seems like Little Miss Smugface is having a bad month

[malaise]

2. LOL - you broke this before BBC International

Rupert,James and Rebecka called before UK parliament

[dipsydoodle]

7. There was a lag

I'd already mentioned here on Salin's post : http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=4915225&mesg_id=4916273

That was when it first posted on the home site in a block above the blog : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14118864

[malaise]

8. DUers are the best

:fistbump:

[dipsydoodle]

3. On BBC website

its say asked : not invited.

Breaking News

Labour MP Tom Watson says Rebekah Brooks, Rupert Murdoch and his son James have been asked to appear before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee next Tuesday.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14118864

[muriel_volestrangler]

10. I'd see 'asked' and 'invited' as the same thing

not 'told' or 'ordered' - they won't be forced to attend. But it they want to retain regain any credibility, for instance to show News Corp is 'fit and proper', I think at least one of them will have to turn up - and probably a Murdoch (given that Brooks could eventually be sacked).

[Ganja Ninja]

4. This is just turning into the best thing ever! n/t

[malaise]

5. I'm just glad the criminal lil scumbag is still alive to

watch the unraveling of his nasty piece of work.

[lunatica]

6. Some karmic adjustments are delightful

[spanone]

9. 'invites' ??? how about 'demands'

i'd arrest his ugly ass while he's on british soil

[salin]

11. I dont think they have the authority to compel them to come.

and they would be foolish to do so. However their arrogance and belief that they can still control events and lie with impunity could always outweigh things.

I believe some (probably not so high up) will probably end up doing the orange jump suit march (or some sort of equivalence).