John Major: Murdoch asked us to change our Europe policy

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.

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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