Andrew Mitchell (MP)

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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]

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Notes

  1. Montrose hires Mitchell, Intelligence Online, Issue no. 689 dated 29 May, 2013, acc 31 August 2014
  2. Her Majesty’s Government, Number10.gov.uk, accessed 12 May 2010.
  3. Juliette Jowit, Shiv Malik and Haroon Siddique, Cabinet reshuffle: who has moved so far?, guardian.co.uk, 4 September 2012.
  4. 'Plebgate' row: Timeline, BBC News, 3 November 2013.