James Murdoch, Rupert's son, initially seemed to be struggling with the questions and, apparently, was unable to recall various things, or said that something wasn't his recollection.
Then he dumped on Jeremy Hunt, the Culture secretary. He dumped on him from a very big height.
Hunt's behaviour, leaking information, having excessive meetings with the Murdochs, phoning them with secret information, etc. clearly suggests he is unfit for office, and I don't just mean to be a Secretary of State, I mean as an MP.
However, I don't think he should resign, or, preferably, be sacked just yet despite calls from Labour and many anti-Murdoch newspapers. It is right that Hunt has his day at the inquiry and, indeed, that we wait for Leveson's findings and report.
The evidence seems damning, and other MPs, on both sides of the House, are likely to be sweating rather more today, but to call for heads before the inquiry is complete is premature.
Yes, if Jeremy Hunt feels his position is now untenable then he should resign, but, if he thinks his position is untenable, he should stand down as an MP. It is not sufficient to stand down from senior office because of dodgy dealings and practises. Such dishonesty must be removed from parliament.
I await Rupert Murdoch's evidence today. I wonder if he will tighten the noose currently hanging limply around David Cameron's neck. Whatever he says, I'm sure it will be the most humble day of his life!
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