Metropolitan Police Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe says his force will launch "a ruthless search for the truth" in the Andrew Mitchell "plebgate" controversy.

Sources: BBC

P.C. Keith Wallis is charged as part of the investigation into the Plebgate incident at Downing Street.
2013-11-26

Former British Cabinet minister Andrew Mitchell says he will take legal action against "The Sun" over claims he swore and called police officers plebs in a row in Downing Street.
2013-03-28

The UK's Police Federation launches a review into issues raised by its handling of the Andrew Mitchell "plebgate" row.
2012-12-22

A police officer's claim that he witnessed a conflict outside Downing Street involving former British Conservative Party Chief Whip Andrew Mitchell is being probed by the Independent Police Complaints Commission. CCTV footage of the incident also emerges, casting doubt on whether any witnesses were present at the time.
2012-12-18

Chief Whip of the British Conservative Party Andrew Mitchell resigns over remarks he made to police officers in Downing Street, and following a lengthy political row over the issue.
2012-10-19

Bernard Hogan-Howe is named as the new Commissioner of London's Metropolitan Police.
2011-09-12

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Metropolitan Police Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe says his force will launch "a ruthless search for the truth" in the Andrew Mitchell "plebgate" controversy.

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