http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21326604
Has Andrew Mitchell been the victim of a huge stich-up?
Channel Four's Dispatches has endeavoured to uncover the truth over the 'Plebgate' affair.
It is quite clear from the evidence revealed in last night's programme, and the one broadcast in December, that there has been a concerted and vicious campaign, primarilly orchestrated by the Police Federation, to smear Mr Mitchell.
One can only assume that this is the Federation's pathetic way of exacting revenge on the government for making cuts to the Police force.
In my view, framing a hard-working, consciencious Cabinet minister is no way to make a political point. If anything, it will continue to undermine the public's respect for the police.
And it is only fair that those calling most viceforously for Mr Mitchell's sacking are now the subject of disciplinary action.
The CCTV evidence revealed in the two Dispatches programmes clearly shows that there was no altercation between the former Chief Whip and the police at the gates of Downing Street. Moreover, the assertion that there was a crowd of horrified onlookers who witnessed the incident has now been proved to be completely untrue.
It is nothing short of disgraceful that Mr Mitchell was not shown the CCTV footage of the incident which led to his resignation until several weeks afterwards.
Why did the Cabinet Secretary allow this to happen? Surely his position is now untenable?
All this paints David Cameron in a very poor light. He should be the first to admit that Mitchell has been the subject of an appalling injustice.
Am I the only one who thinks that Andrew Mitchell should be immediately re-instated?
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