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| − | [[Andrew Mitchell]] is a millionaire former investment banker and Conservative MP. In May 2013 he was hired as an adviser | + | [[Andrew Mitchell]] is a millionaire former investment banker and Conservative MP. In May 2013 he was hired as an adviser to corporate intelligence consultancy [[Montrose Associates]]. <ref> [http://www.intelligenceonline.com/corporate-intelligence/consultants/2013/05/29/montrose-hires-mitchell,107961976-ART Montrose hires Mitchell], Intelligence Online, Issue no. 689 dated 29 May, 2013, acc 31 August 2014 </ref> |
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Revision as of 14:06, 1 September 2014
Andrew Mitchell is a millionaire former investment banker and Conservative MP. In May 2013 he was hired as an adviser to corporate intelligence consultancy Montrose Associates. [1]
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[2]
Mitchell was appointed Government Chief Whip In September 2012[3]
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.[4]
Affiliations
- Adviser to Montrose Associates
- Previously worked for Lazards
- Previously worked for Hakluyt
External Resources
- The Telegraph, Andrew Mitchell held shares in company which avoided millions in stamp duty, 29 Mar 2012
Notes
- ↑ Montrose hires Mitchell, Intelligence Online, Issue no. 689 dated 29 May, 2013, acc 31 August 2014
- ↑ 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.
