John Major: Murdoch asked us to change our Europe policy

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Series Details 13.6.12
Publication Date 13/06/2012
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EurActiv reported that former Prime Minister John Major told an inquiry into the relationship between the press and British politicians, on 12 June 2012, that media mogul Rupert Murdoch sought to influence UK policy on Europe – and wanted a referendum on EU membership.
Source Link http://www.euractiv.com/general/murdoch-sought-change-uk-europe-news-513262
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The Leveson Inquiry: Transcript of Morning Hearing 12 June 2012 http://www.levesoninquiry.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Transcript-of-Morning-Hearing-12-June-2012.pdf
The Independent, 13.6.12: Rupert Murdoch did try to dictate government policy on EU, says Sir John Major http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rupert-murdoch-did-try-to-dictate-government-policy-on-eu-says-sir-john-major-7845036.html
Public Service, 13.6.12: Just why does Rupert Murdoch dislike Europe so much? http://www.publicservice.co.uk/blog_story.asp?id=373
BBC News, 12.6.12: Leveson Inquiry: John Major reveals Murdoch's EU demand http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18405629
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