Gary Gibbon
The press boys are back in town
Political Editor Gary Gibbon blogs on the implications of Andrew Mitchell’s resignation and what it says about the balance of power at the top.
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Plebgate: police chief vows ‘ruthless search’ for truth
Bernard Hogan-Howe, the Metropolitan Police commissioner, has pledged there will be a ‘ruthless search’ for the truth in the ‘plebgate’ row that lost former chief whip Andrew Mitchell his job.
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Mitchell ‘puts pressure’ on Met chief over plebgate
Former chief whip Andrew Mitchell is reportedly seeking assurances that Scotland Yard chief Bernard Hogan-Howe will not be involved in the “plebgate” investigation.
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Second man arrested in ‘plebgate’ investigation
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the investigation into an alleged row between Andrew Mitchell and a Downing Street police officer.
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Revealed: Mitchell ‘plebgate’ row eyewitness email
As a new investigation is launched into allegations that Andrew Mitchell called police officers “plebs”, Channel 4 News reveals the controversial email accusing the former chief whip of swearing.
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Andrew Mitchell ‘plebgate’ row: the key questions
After a Channel 4 News and Dispatches investigation questions the account recorded in a police log and results in calls for an investigation, Michael Crick answers the key questions on the row.
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Pleb row: Calls for inquiry into Andrew Mitchell case
The allegation that a serving police officer fabricated evidence relating to the Andrew Mitchell “plebgate” row prompts calls for a full and independent investigation into the case.
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CCTV casts doubt on account of Andrew Mitchell exchange
Exclusive: Dispatches and Channel 4 News reveal CCTV footage of the exchange between Andrew Mitchell and police officers that raises questions about the account in police logs leaked to the media.
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‘Plebgate row’ – exclusive CCTV video footage
Watch the CCTV pictures that cast new light on the ‘plebgate’ row: The eye-witness who was not there, and fresh questions for the police about their role in Andrew Mitchell’s downfall?
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Andrew Mitchell ‘stitched up’ in plebgate row
Former chief whip Andrew Mitchell admits he was “stitched up” in the row over alleged comments he made to police outside the gates of Downing Street. Michael Crick reports.
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Officer arrested over Andrew Mitchell ‘pleb’ leak
A police officer is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over the leak of information about the row between former chief whip Andrew Mitchell and officers in Downing Street.
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FactCheck Q&A: The shady regimes that still get UK aid
Rwanda will see its aid budget reduced amid allegations it is helping rebels in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. Who else gets our money – and are their hands clean?
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Cameron’s ‘rehabilitation revolution’ for prisoners
David Cameron says a “tough but intelligent” approach to crime is needed, with payment by results for companies and charities that succeed in turning around offenders’ lives.
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Gary Gibbon
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Police Federation draws a line under ‘plebgate’
Former chief whip Andrew Mitchell cycles out of politics denying ever calling Downing Street officers “plebs” in a foul-mouthed rant, but his resignation seems to be enough to satisfy police.
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Mitchell resigns over ‘plebgate’
Government Chief Whip Andrew Mitchell submits to police pressure and resigns, after admitting he swore during a confrontation with police officers at Downing Street.
