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[[Andrew Mitchell]] is a millionaire former investment banker and Conservative MP. | [[Andrew Mitchell]] is a millionaire former investment banker and Conservative MP. | ||
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| + | ==Background== | ||
| + | Mitchell is the son of Sir [[David Mitchell]], Conservative MP for Basingstoke 1964-83 and North West Hampshire 1983-97. | ||
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| + | ==Career== | ||
| + | He was previously appointed Secretary of State for International Development in May 2010<ref>[http://www.number10.gov.uk/news/topstorynews/2010/05/her-majestys-government-49840 Her Majesty’s Government], Number10.gov.uk, accessed 12 May 2010.</ref> | ||
Mitchell was appointed Government Chief Whip In September 2012<ref name="GuardianReshuffle">Juliette Jowit, Shiv Malik and Haroon Siddique, [http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2012/sep/04/new-cabinet?CMP=twt_gu Cabinet reshuffle: who has moved so far?], guardian.co.uk, 4 September 2012.</ref> | Mitchell was appointed Government Chief Whip In September 2012<ref name="GuardianReshuffle">Juliette Jowit, Shiv Malik and Haroon Siddique, [http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2012/sep/04/new-cabinet?CMP=twt_gu Cabinet reshuffle: who has moved so far?], guardian.co.uk, 4 September 2012.</ref> | ||
| − | + | Mitchell resigned from this position on 19 October 2012, over the so-called 'Plebgate' affair concerning allegations he had abused police officers at Downing Street. The [[Metropolitan Police]] later launched an investigation into claims police officers gave false evidence over the episode.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24548645 'Plebgate' row: Timeline], BBC News, 3 November 2013.</ref> | |
==Affiliations== | ==Affiliations== | ||
Revision as of 20:07, 17 November 2013
Andrew Mitchell is a millionaire former investment banker and Conservative MP.
Background
Mitchell is the son of Sir David Mitchell, Conservative MP for Basingstoke 1964-83 and North West Hampshire 1983-97.
Career
He was previously appointed Secretary of State for International Development in May 2010[1]
Mitchell was appointed Government Chief Whip In September 2012[2]
Mitchell resigned from this position on 19 October 2012, over the so-called 'Plebgate' affair concerning allegations he had abused police officers at Downing Street. The Metropolitan Police later launched an investigation into claims police officers gave false evidence over the episode.[3]
Affiliations
- Previously worked for Lazards
External Resources
- The Telegraph, Andrew Mitchell held shares in company which avoided millions in stamp duty, 29 Mar 2012
Notes
- ↑ Her Majesty’s Government, Number10.gov.uk, accessed 12 May 2010.
- ↑ Juliette Jowit, Shiv Malik and Haroon Siddique, Cabinet reshuffle: who has moved so far?, guardian.co.uk, 4 September 2012.
- ↑ 'Plebgate' row: Timeline, BBC News, 3 November 2013.
