Mitchell: Plebgate In His Own Words
Updated: 7:41am UK, Sunday 23 December 2012
In a 5,000 word article written for the Sunday Times, Andrew Mitchell talks about the "plebgate" scandal and the effect on him and his family. Here are some extracts.
On the moment he became aware of the story:
"... a senior Downing Street official telephoned at about 2pm. "Houston, we have a problem" was his succinct analysis.
"With hindsight I now displayed stunning naivety. 'Is it a big story?' I asked."
On the public's reaction to the plebgate row:
"The hideous caricature of me that emerged at the hands of the press prompted almost 1,000 hostile emails over the first weekend alone."
On the effect on his health:
"By day four, I could not sleep. I also stopped eating. Weight dropped off me. I lost more than a stone in the first three weeks. (My wife) lost almost as much.
"Day after day the press assault continued. On several days I simply could not get out of bed. I would sit for hours with my BlackBerry in one hand and my ancient mobile in the other."
On a previous altercation with Downing Street police:
"Two-and-a-half years ago, arriving from the Department for International Development on my bicycle at the rear entrance to Downing Street, I was refused entry altogether.
"When I pleaded that I had a meeting with the prime minister starting in three minutes, it cut no ice whatsoever and I was forced to rush around to the front, arriving late in the Cabinet Room."
On his hopes for the future:
"I hope that the 30-strong taskforce working under an impressive senior officer will pursue the truth without fear or favour."
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