Rupert Murdoch attacked at Parliamentary Committee

Quite extraordinary, before my very eyes a chap just tried to attack Rupert Murdoch in a Parliamentary Committee.

Don’t think he got within 10 yards, to be fair, but all the same.

James Murdoch stammering somewhat as he gives evidence. ‘We have to have journalists who operate to the highest possible standards...’

Well, up to a point Lord Copper.

Inquisitor in chief Ms Mensch, who is pretty flinty eyed at the best of times, is doing rather well at grilling the Murdochs. James looks a bit like a kid who’s been called before the headmistress because a stash of donkey porn has been discovered in his tuck box.

La Mensch to Rupert: ‘You are in charge of the ship... This terrible thing happened on your watch. Have you considered resigning?’

Rupert’s having none of that. ‘I’m the best person to sort this out,’ quoth he.

Meanwhile his gorgeous, pouting Thai bride looks on - having intercepted the assailant.

And a little extract from Murdoch’s closing address: ‘I would like all the victims of phone hacking to know how deeply sorry I am... I fully understand their ire... We now know that things went badly wrong at the NOTW. Paying police officers is wrong. Saying sorry is not enough. Things must be put right. No excuses.’

Big words, but how far has the rot spread? Can’t be just NOTW.