The police officer at the centre of the so - called «Plebgate» incident has accepted # 80,000 damages in settlement of his libel action against former Government chief whip Andrew Mitchell. (itv.com)
The barrister representing former government chief whip Andrew Mitchell has told the High Court that police officers» «lies» destroyed the «outstanding» minister's 27 - year political career. (itv.com)
This May, the by now Lord Shutt was rewarded for a lifetime of effort to the Liberal cause when he was made Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard, and deputy government chief whip in the Lords. (bbc.co.uk)