Andrew Mitchell: resignation latest
The Government's Chief Whip Andrew Mitchell, MP for Sutton Coldfield has resigned.
Mr Mitchell told he's "toast"
The future of Sutton Coldfield MP and Government whip Andrew Mitchell once again dominated fierce exchanges in the House of Commons today.
Pressure grows on Andrew Mitchell to resign
Ahead of his meeting with West Midlands police officers there have been fresh calls for Andrew Mitchell to step down as Chief Whip.
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Downing Street denies Red Arrows due for cuts
Downing Street has tweeted to say that any suggestion the Red Arrows would be axed "is wrong."
Shadow Defence Secretary Jim Murphy, commenting on a report in the Daily Mirror that the Red Arrows could be axed because of cuts to the defence budget, said Britons would be "dismayed" if it were true.
"The Red Arrows are part of our national character and history," he said.
"The country would be dismayed if they were scrapped to make yet more savings in defence, which the Prime Minister seemed to rule out just days ago."
Man arrested over Andrew Mitchell 'plebgate' incident
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the Andrew Mitchell "plebgate" investigation, Scotland Yard said.
The man, who is not a member of police staff, has been released on bail.
Officers investigating the circumstances surrounding a police officer's claim to have witnessed an incident in Downing Street in September 2012 have arrested a man on suspicion of intentionally encouraging or assisting the commission of an indictable offence on or around 14 December 2012.
– Scotland YardThe 23-year-old was arrested at his home address at 20:00hrs last night, Wednesday, 19 December and questioned at a London police station. He was released on bail this morning, Thursday, 20 December, to return on a date in January 2013.
The 23-year-old - who is the second man to be arrested - is not a police officer or member of police staff.
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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.
No 10 confirm George Young as new Chief Whip
Downing Street have confirmed Sir George Young has been appointed as the Government's Chief Whip following Andrew Mitchell's resignation.
Chairman of Police Federation, "resignation seemed almost inevitable"
Paul McKeever, chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, commented on Andrew Mitchell's resignation saying Mr Mitchell's resignation "seemed almost inevitable".
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Report: Sir George Young to replace Andrew Mitchell
The Spectator's Political Editor James Forsyth is reporting that Sir George Young is the new Chief Whip after Andrew Mitchell resigned, click here for more on this story.
Andrew Mitchell: resignation latest
The Government's Chief Whip Andrew Mitchell, MP for Sutton Coldfield has resigned.
Read the full storyCameron: "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
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