Coulson odds are shortening

MPs have decided to hold a new inquiry into allegations that some of their phones were hacked by journalists at the News of the World.

Well worth watching the ever capable Chris Bryant land some punches. Bryant is of course no stranger to the sting of investigative journalism, after he was caught revealing his white Y-Fronts on Gaydar in an act which damaged him at the time.

He has since recovered well and is widely tipped for a front bench position in the Shadow Cabinet.

Chris Bryant is widely respected amongst Labour back-benchers for his advice and oratorical ability. A former Anglican vicar and Conservative voting student, he has since reflected and seen the light and converted to Labour after witnessing Thatcherite cuts.

The cross-party Committee on Standards and Privileges will investigate whether MPs' phones were targeted, after Labour MP Chris Bryant claimed that such practices would amount to "contempt of Parliament".

Speaker John Bercow granted an emergency debate on the allegations on 9 September 2010.

At the end of the debate, MPs backed without a vote Mr Bryant's call for the matter to be referred to the committee.

Mr Bryant told the Commons he was one of the MPs who had contacted the Metropolitan Police, and was subsequently told that he was on a list of those allegedly targeted by private investigator Glenn Mulcaire.

The Latest betting prices from Political Smarkets – Will Andy Coulson leave? Yes 43% / No 70%.

Odds are shortening though...