<p><br /> There are calls for a full inquiry into the alleged phone hacking at the News of the World, following the resignation of Andy Coulson.<br /> </p><p><br /> The former editor of the paper said in a recent statement that he believed claims about illegal hacking under his editorship meant he could not "give the 110% needed", for his role as Downing Street communications chief .<br /> </p><p><br /> Despite accepting responsibility for the illegal activities, Mr Coulson strongly denies knowing they were taking place and a Scotland Yard investigation resulted in no further charges.<br /> </p><p><br /> But now fresh allegations into the investigation have been ignited following documents disclosed in cases from a number of public figures, that are taking civil legal action against the newspaper.<br /> </p><p><br /> However Labour frontbencher Chris Bryant said he hoped the Metropolitan Police would now conduct a thorough investigation into the phone hacking.<br /> </p><p><br /> No decision on a replacement for No 10's new director of communications has been made, although Mr Coulson will stay at Downing street while a successor is found.<br /> </p><p><br /> Earlier this month the News of the World executive Ian Edmondson was suspended over allegations of phone hacking in 2005-6, in a case reportedly brought forward by actress Sienna Miller.<br /> </p>
