Politicians and members of the media rub shoulders at Murdoch annual party

By Staff reporter
Published 22nd Jun 2023, 23:05 GMT
Updated 22nd Jun 2023, 23:25 GMT
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Politicians from across the parties rubbed shoulders with members of the media at Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch’s annual party.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer were among those attending the event at Spencer House in London on Thursday.placeholder image
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer were among those attending the event at Spencer House in London on Thursday.

Mr Sunak arrived with his wife, Akshata Murty, where they were joined by former prime minister Liz Truss and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.

Cabinet member attendees also included Home Secretary Suella Braverman, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden.placeholder image
Cabinet member attendees also included Home Secretary Suella Braverman, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden.

Journalists and broadcasters invited to the party included DJ Chris Evans, Vanessa Feltz and Daily Mail columnist Sarah Vine.

Media tycoon Mr Murdoch, 92, was pictured arriving alone to the event, after having called off his engagement to Ann Lesley Smith in April, just two weeks after announcing it in the US media.placeholder image
Media tycoon Mr Murdoch, 92, was pictured arriving alone to the event, after having called off his engagement to Ann Lesley Smith in April, just two weeks after announcing it in the US media.

It comes after a judge ruled that a claim by actor Hugh Grant over alleged phone hacking by The Sun newspaper, which is published by Mr Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers (NGN), could proceed to trial.

The trial is due to take place in January next year.

Related topics:James CleverlyLiz TrussNGNRishi SunakRupert MurdochSadiq KhanSuella Braverman
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