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Plebs: Maybe not the best choice of word

The formal police log filed by the officer who faced chief whip Andrew Mitchell's angry rant has been published in full, confirming he did call the police "plebs".

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Another day, another apology: Tory chief whip in 'f**king plebs' rant

Andrew Mitchell: Denies language but accepts an argument took place

Tory chief whip Andrew Mitchell was forced into a grovelling apology this morning after he reportedly launched in to a foul-mouthed tirade against police while leaving Downing Street.

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The Political Week Online: Police power, Tory squabbles, and the rise of UKIP

Andrew Mitchell denied using the world 'pleb' to describe a 'member of the lower social classes'

To some people, asking yourself whether you feel more inclined to trust the tabloid press, the police, or a politician is like asking whether you'd prefer to swim with a crocodile, a shark, or a bunch of hungry piranhas.

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Was Maria Hutchings upset by a fox as a child?

With Chris Huhne disgraced and his seat up for grabs, will the controversial Conservative candidate win the seat from the Lib Dems? Or will they be able to hang on to the constituency?

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