The three charges of conspiring to obstruct the course of justice brought against Rebekah Brooks on Tuesday, May 15, have pushed into the spotlight the lapses of ministers who were friendly with her and say they are transparent in dealings influencing the governance of the UK.
Brooks’ Charges Put UK Government Under Pressure
Conspiracy charges against Rebekah Brooks have magnified the minor lapses of ministers who were friendly with her and say they are transparent in their dealings.

Rebekah Brooks (R) former Chief Executive of News International and Rupert Murdoch Chairman of News Corporation in London on July 10, 2011. A small experimental theatre in London has beaten Hollywood to produce the first artistic interpretation of the explosive News of the World hacking scandal using the hacked voicemails of volunteers. Max Nash/AFP/Getty Images
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