Tory MP: Mitchell has 'done the right thing for the party'
MPs have been taking to Twitter to react to Andrew Mitchell's resignation as Chief Whip.
Stephen Mosley is a Conservative MP:
Sad to hear Chief Whip has resigned esp since he was such a great Int Dev Minister, but I think he has done the right thing for the Party.
From @mp4chester on Twitter:John Woodcock is a shadow transport minister:
Manner of Mitchell resignation underlines how weak PM and Chx have become. Wonder if conference speech enough to stave off internal unrest.
From @JWoodcockMP on Twitter:
Why didn't PM know it was time for Mitchell to go?
David Cameron admits it 'became apparent' to the former Chief Whip that he could no longer do his job. So why was it not apparent to the PM?
Andrew Mitchell resigns over 'plebs' police scandal
Government Chief Whip Andrew Mitchell has resigned after swearing at police guarding Downing Street.
Andrew Mitchell affair is a nightmare for the Tories
Losing one's temper with a police officer would be excusable in most people, but for the Tory chief whip to do means so much more.