[danielf]

Originally Posted by Hugh

Mick, I agree that all parties are too close to newspapers, and this is not appropriate, but in this case, David Cameron has been a friend of Charlie Brooks (Rebekah Brooks husband) since he was at school - is he supposed to give up his friendship because one of his closest friends marries someone who manages a newspaper?

Whilst that explains the 'proud friend' bit, it doesn't explain the 'professionally in it together' bit, which is what people object to.