Sir Brian Leveson has "no enthusiasm" to chair the second part of his public inquiry into the press, the former Culture Secretary has claimed.

John Whittingdale, who left the cabinet in July, said the judge has told him that he does not wish proceed with part two of the Leveson Inquiry.

The Conservative MP said the Government will "take stock" over whether the second phase, which was intended to investigate corrupt dealings between the press and the police, is still necessary.