Murdoch and Brooks summoned to Commons committee

Rupert Murdoch, James Murdoch and Rebekah Brooks are to be called to appear before the Commons culture, media and sport committee.

Commenting on Twitter this afternoon committee member Louise Mensch announced the move on Twitter this afternoon.

The Conservative MP said: "The DCMS Select Committee will be summoning Rupert and James Murdoch, and Rebekah Brooks to appear before us re: prior Cttee evidence."

And her fellow committee member Therese Coffey said the MPs would "move to a summons stage" if the invitation was declined.

Although she acknowledged they did not have the power to summon foreign nationals.

The session is expected to be held next Tuesday.

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