Topic: Bskyb

A UK parliamentary committee declares Rupert Murdoch "not fit" to lead an international company. Conservative MP Louise Mensch later clarifies that the "not fit" language was a partisan addition not supported by evidence, as no committee member could prove the Murdochs had misled Parliament.

Labour MP Chris Bryant criticized Rupert Murdoch's extensive media holdings in the UK, including his bid for full control of BSkyB. Bryant argued that Murdoch's influence over national newspapers and broadcasting is a threat to British national life, while the hosts discuss the financial motivations behind closing the News of the World.

The closure of the "News of the World" newspaper amid a phone-hacking scandal is discussed as a strategic move by Rupert Murdoch. The hosts argue the scandal was leveraged by rivals and the government to block Murdoch's acquisition of B Sky B. They explain the simple technical methods used to hack voicemails and the public outcry following the hacking of a murdered teenager's phone.