http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-14624167
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Andy Coulson, the former editor of the News of the World who has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in phone hacking and bribing the police, received several hundred thousand pounds from News International after starting work as the Conservative Party's Director of Communications in July 2007.
These payments were part of his severance package, under what is known as a "compromise agreement".
According to sources, Mr Coulson's contractual leaving pay was given to him in instalments until the end of 2007 - which means he continued to be financially linked to News International for several months of his tenure as David Cameron's main media adviser.
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According to a senior member of the government, Tory Party managers at the time say they were not aware Mr Coulson was receiving these payments from News International while employed by the Conservative Party.
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What can one say?How much investigation if any was taken over hiring Coulson?How careful or thorough was the investigation?
Plus what can anyone do if someone just lies through their teeth or is 'economical with the truth'?
Been watching episodes of Yes Minister recently.Somehow it doesn't seem as funny as it once was, just worryingly true to life.