Video: Jeremy Hunt greets Rupert Murdoch at the Olympics
Culture Secretary talks with News Corp head outside the Aquatics Centre.
By George Eaton Published 04 August 2012 8:13
Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt greets Rupert Murdoch at the Olympics.
You almost have to admire his chutzpah. From last night, here's footage of Jeremy Hunt warmly greeting Rupert Murdoch at the Aquatics Centre. Murdoch, at the Olympics as Boris Johnson's personal guest, paused to talk with the beaming Culture Secretary, who, it must be said, appeared remarkably relaxed in the company of the News Corp head. But then given David Cameron's pointed refusal to guarantee his future, Hunt may reasonably feel that he has nothing left to lose.
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8 comments
Him and Boris thinking that now the Nations' attentions are on the Olympics they'll bury bad news and embarrassing stories - Be aware, we're still watching you befriending the corrupt rich and powerful.
That's an intersting looking handshake. Those stoneworkers know how to look after each other.
It's so sleazy - I'm goin to puke!
Hunt and Murdoch act like nothing has happened. They orbit in a world different from everyone else.
What a pair of turds.
I'll bet he had his tongue right down the back of the old bastards trousers!!
Both those men should be in prison, not swanning around the exclusive club the Olympics has been turned into. Bleurgh to this government and all who sail in her.
What a grovelling Murdoch fanboy Jeremy Hunt is.