Commons sketch: MPs debate News of the World's phone tapping

Labour fury, Lib Dem discomfort and Tory defiance

During the 40 minutes in which the House of Commons debated the News of the World phone tapping scandal, it gradually became apparent that a majority of MPs across the House are -- privately if not publicly -- highly concerned.

Just in time for the Labour MP Tom Watson's urgent question to the Home Secretary, Simon Hughes took his seat, to be joined by Sir Menzies Campbell. The pair looked a little uncomfortable during the debate, and...