The Prime Minister and cabinet

Question 1

andrew mitchell ‘plebgate’ resignation

Answer 1

• in 2012, whilst leaving 10 downing street, he was told to dismount his bike by a police officer and walk through the pedestrian entrance
• ‘best you learn ur fucking place, you don’t run this fucking government, you’re fucking plebs’
• he apologised for not treating the police with the deserved respect, but denied using the word pleb
• he clung to office for nearly a month but was then forced to resign

Question 2

resignations over Iraq war

Answer 2

• ## Robin Cook and Clare Short