We want our political leaders to be decent men and women; at least I think we do. I try not to post many links in this blog, but this video from last night's Newsnight programme of Steve Coogan speaking on 'political decency' is worth watching: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-14090499
I care nothing for the News of the World, but the really interesting issue in this scandal is the extent to which it will damage David Cameron. So far Cameron has successfully portrayed himself as essentially 'decent'. However his appointment of Andy Coulson (and therefore his clear connection to the phone hacking scandal) as his communications chief maybe the start of his downfall. If Coulson is found to be involved in phone hacking (and even imprisoned) then Cameron will have some serious questions to answer.
Why would a 'decent' prime minister pick the editor of the News of the World to be his communications chief? I only ask.
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