Cameron rebuked for almost collapsing Coulson trial

British Prime Minister David Cameron was heavily criticised for almost collapsing the phone hacking trial in its final stages by commenting on ex No 10 spin doctor Andy Coulson’s conviction for phone hacking while the jury was still deliberating, it can now be reported.

Trial judge Mr Justice Saunders said he was “very concerned” about the comments Mr Cameron made after Coulson was found guilty of plotting to hack phones at the News of the World but while verdicts were pending on other charges.