Grayling leaps to Mitchell's defence
Sunday 14 October 2012
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EmailJustice Secretary Chris Grayling defended Chief Whip Andrew Mitchell today in the face of sustained calls for him to be sacked over disputed claims he called police officers "plebs" in a foul-mouthed outburst.
Labour has renewed demands on Prime Minister David Cameron to axe him after an attempted "clear the air" meeting with local police representatives ended with them saying his position was "untenable."
But speaking on Sky News, Mr Grayling (pictured) described the incident as "very unfortunate," but he argued it was "a mistake for the Police Federation to be trying to use this in the way that they are."
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