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Cameron texted Rebekah Brooks "a dozen" times a day

The PM's text exchanges with Brooks could soon be published.

By George Eaton Published 03 May 2012 11:45

David Cameron with former Sun editor and News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks.

Peter Oborne's excoriating column on the Tories and the Murdochs in today's Telegraph includes the revelation that David Cameron texted former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks at least 12 times a day. Oborne writes:

A fresh embarrassment concerns Rebekah Brooks, who providentially retained the text messages she received from the Prime Minister, which I’m told could exceed a dozen a day. These may now be published, a horrible thought.

If true, it evidences why David Cameron's upcoming appearance at the Leveson inquiry (he will likely appear in mid-June) could prove so embarrassing for the Prime Minister. Indeed, last week's Sunday Times (£) reported that Brooks is "ready to disclose any text messages and emails between herself and David Cameron if required." (Cameron reportedly signed letters to her "Love, David".)

It's easy to see how the news of Cameron's daily contact with the striking Brooks (Tweeters are already quipping about her being his "Monica Lewinsky") could permanently reduce him in the eyes of the public.

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17 comments

Sun, 2012-05-06 10:15 — Merc (not verified)

It's interesting to note that if David Cameron is forced to resign, he will be succeeded by his deputy as Prime Minister of this beautiful country. A Liberal Prime Minister in command of a Conservative-dominated coalition! Watch your back, David!

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Thu, 2012-05-03 20:15 — EdW (not verified)

Unsafe texts

Thu, 2012-05-03 19:54 — p j wall (not verified)

I hope Flashman and Crystal Tipps practiced Safe Text??

Thu, 2012-05-03 18:29 — matthew fox (not verified)

Next we will find out they communicated on Facebook.

Thu, 2012-05-03 14:39 — Ken BRUNTON (not verified)

It just goes on getting better! How bloody wonderful! They're all in it; of course cameron promised murdoch that he would get BSkyB as long as he (cameron) got the backing of NI and a well paid job when he leaves office, or rather is kicked out. Why would there ever be any doubt about any of these suggestions?
Anyway, they've all backed a sinking ship; my wishes for World Revolution to eradicate these self serving oligarchies will come to pass, eventually, in some form; may take a bit of time but, it will happen. Not in my lifetime sadly but, then again, who would have thought that World population would reach 9 billion within my lifespan?
It is going to happen; mark my words; cameron is going down. Brooks is going to spill the beans and Nick Clegg will be our next PM!!!!!!!!

Thu, 2012-05-03 14:03 — Des Demona (not verified)

'ready to disclose if required'
Mmmmmm interesting turn of phrase? Could be construed to mean 'get those effing cops off my back or I WILL disclose!

Thu, 2012-05-03 13:50 — Ariel Adam (not verified)

hi becks, hows dobbin?

Thu, 2012-05-03 13:50 — Ariel Adam (not verified)

hi becks, hows dobbin?

Thu, 2012-05-03 12:34 — Marathonman (not verified)

Cigar anyone?

Thu, 2012-05-03 12:20 — PD (not verified)

"Hey bbz, whats up?"
"Not much, jst with Rupes"
"lol tell him Dave says hi"
"Will do, How r u?"
"good, omg clegg is soooo annoying 2day"
"wtf is up wit him"
"wht u up to?"
"publishing sum stuff"
"wnna cum over l8r?"
"cant, busy"
"i gotta go"
"bye dave"
"rebkah?"
"hi rebkah??"
"how about weds?"
"rebkah?"
"r u there?"
"ok byebye then"
"see u soon"
"xx"