Andrew Mitchell MP Resigns
Andrew Mitchell the Sutton Coldfield MP has resigned as the Government's Chief Whip following allegations that he called a Downing Street officer a pleb, which he denies.
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Constituent's reaction to Andrew Mitchell's resignation, full report
The resignation of a West Midlands MP has led to accusations that David Cameron is a weak leader, for not sacking him first.
Last night, Andrew Mitchell quit as Chief Whip of the Tory Party, a month after his controversial row with Downing Street police officers.
Mr Mitchell is still MP for Sutton Coldfield, so we went there to see how his constituents feel the row has reflected on them.
Andrew Mitchell's constituents give reaction to his resignation
The resignation of a West Midlands MP has led to accusations that David Cameron is a weak leader, for not sacking him first.
Last night, Andrew Mitchell quit as Chief Whip of the Tory Party, a month after his controversial row with Downing Street police officers.
Mr Mitchell is still MP for Sutton Coldfield, so we went there to see how his constituents feel the row has reflected on them.
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Andrew Mitchell: resignation latest
The Government's Chief Whip Andrew Mitchell, MP for Sutton Coldfield has resigned.
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Cameron: "Downing Street incident was unacceptable"
Prime Minister David Cameron has said in his acceptance letter to Andrew Mitchell MP "the incident in Downing Street was not acceptable and you were right to apologise for it"
Andrew Mitchell's letter of resignation
Andrew Mitchell denies calling officer a pleb "I did not, never have, never would"
The Government's Chief Whip Andrew Mitchell MP for Sutton Coldfield strongly denied calling a Downing Street officer a pleb in his resignation letter to David Cameron.
– Andrew Mitchell MP"I did not, never have and never would call a police officer a "pleb" or a "moron" or use any of the other pejorative descriptions attributed to me.
"The offending comments and the reason for my apology to the police was my parting remark "I thought you guys were supposed to f**king help us".
Andrew Mitchell MP denies "pleb" insult but admits swearing at officer
The Government's Chief Whip Andrew Mitchell MP handed his resignation letter to the Prime Minister today.
In his resignation letter to Downing Street today he denied calling the police officer a pleb but apologised for saying:
"I thought you guys were supposed to f**king help us" I was "obviously wrong".