Video: Leveson Inquiry: 'Frederic Michel used flattery as a weapon' claims Jeremy Hunt Giving evidence to the Leveson Inquiry, the Culture Secretary said that Mr Michel used to flatter him in text messages, but denied that he was sending him positive messages in reply. Mr Michel, in January 2011, sent Mr Hunt a text saying: "You were very impressive yesterday. And yes, let's meet up when it's all done. Mr Hunt conceded that Michel was a little pushy and "a little cheeky actually" because it came a day after he had argued with James Murdoch when he had revealed that Ofcom and the Office of Fair Trading would be involved in the BSkyB bid.