Andrew Mitchell (MP)
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.
