"If it's an accurate record, Mr Murdoch has provided a fascinating glimpse of his private relationship with Mr Blair," he said. "It may not come as a great surprise that the Prime Minister aims to please Murdoch but it comes as a bit of a shock he goes this far."

http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article313482.ece



What Tony said to Rupert - and why it speaks volumes:

The PM's extraordinary attack on the BBC has reopened old wounds and raised questions about his special relationships.

http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article313465.ece



Blair gave Murdoch 'veto' over EU, says PM's ex-aide:

Tony Blair promised Rupert Murdoch that he would be consulted on any change to Britain's policy towards Europe, according to a diary kept by a former Downing Street press officer.

http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article313480.ece


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