Rebekah Brooks May be Questioned By Police

Rebekah Brooks May be Questioned By Police

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The transcript discusses Rupert Murdoch's public appearance with Rebecca Brooks amid the News International crisis, highlighting the closure of a Fleet Street title. It covers Murdoch's £10 billion bid for BSkyB, facing scrutiny from regulators in the US and UK, and growing political opposition. Labour leader Ed Miliband and some Lib Dems oppose the bid, increasing pressure on David Cameron. The hacking scandal, involving bribed police officers and delayed email disclosures, prompts calls for inquiries. Public figures like Milly Dowler's family and Nick Clegg demand accountability, while John Yates faces questioning over mishandling the investigation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Rupert Murdoch's significant business move discussed in the video?

A bid to buy control of BSkyB

Selling News International

Launching a new newspaper

Investing in a tech startup

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political party is leading the opposition to Murdoch's BSkyB bid?

Conservative Party

Labour Party

UK Independence Party

Green Party

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was David Cameron criticized for in relation to the News International crisis?

Hiring Andy Coulson

Meeting with Rupert Murdoch

Supporting the BSkyB bid

Ignoring the hacking scandal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was uncovered by the company's own hacking inquiry in 2007?

Emails revealing police bribery

Financial fraud

Illegal wiretapping

Corporate espionage

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is expected to meet with Milly Dowler's family to discuss a public inquiry?

Ed Miliband

Nick Clegg

Chris Huhne

David Cameron