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So the question is - if Murdoch threatened Major and the Conservatives re Europe
Who have Murdoch et al threatened across the pond?
• Major said Rupert Murdoch asked him to change government policy on Europe in 1997.
• Murdoch told Major in 1997 "I would like you to change your policy and if you don't change your policy my organisation cannot support you", the inquiry heard.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/jun/12/leveson-inquiry-miliband-harman-major-live
