A report by Sir Gus O’Donnell into the behaviour of the former defence secretary Liam Fox, published later today, is expected to conclude that he broke ministerial rules.
The Police and Electoral Commission have both been asked to investigate the issues around Liam Fox and his unofficial adviser Adam Werrity.
Labour calls for the inquiry into the relationship between the former Defence Secretary Liam Fox and his close friend Adam Werritty to be widened.
Gary Gibbon
Today, the PM has made it clear that he didn’t try to talk Dr Fox into resigning. His spokesman is even saying that the PM said something along the lines of “are you sure?” when Dr Fox surprised him with his phone call saying he’d decided to go at around 2.30pm. I wonder how surprised he was.
In the wake of Dr Fox’s resignation, foreign affairs correspondent Jonathan Miller reveals the links with private interests that allowed Dr Fox to run what some called ‘a shadow foreign policy’.
Channel 4 News looks at the career of the former Defence Secretary who has resigned following days of increasing scrutiny and questions over his relationship with his friend Adam Werritty.
Embattled Defence Secretary Liam Fox has announced he is to stand down after prolonged speculation about his relationship with self-styled adviser Adam Werritty.
Adam Werritty, self-styled adviser to Defence Secretary Liam Fox, is being questioned for a second time amid confusion over whether Dr Fox declared attending a defence dinner in Washington.
Gary Gibbon
If a startling fact comes to light it will be on the PM’s desk pronto and Liam Fox’s mobile will be lighting up.
Channel 4 News Political Correspondent Michael Crick blogs on the Adam Werritty saga and a London street with a definite fox problem.
The defence secretary denies allegations that he lied about having a male house guest during a burglary, as the prime minister once more gives him his support.
Gary Gibbon
Sources close to Dr Fox were suggesting last night that Mr Werritty would be making available his bank statements to show his income sources. I understand that hasn’t happened yet and that no hard paper evidence was handed over for inspection. Mr Werrity gave an oral account of how he earned his living.
Gary Gibbon
Adam Werritty has been quizzed by senior officials (not sure if that is actually Sir Gus O’Donnell – suspect not) about whether he profited from getting corporate access to Liam Fox – we wait to hear Mr Werritty’s response, reports political editor Gary Gibbon.
Gary Gibbon
A couple of Tory MPs I met this morning seem to think that even if Liam Fox survives today he’ll be hard-pressed to survive the week, blogs Political Editor Gary Gibbon.
Defence Secretary Liam Fox is to face questions from MPs over his relationship with Adam Werritty, as a report into his conduct is handed to the prime minister.
