'Plebgate' probe costs £237,000

The cost of the police investigation into the so-called plebgate affair, which led to the resignation of former chief whip Andrew Mitchell, has hit £237,000.

The row ignited when Mr Mitchell was accused of launching a foul-mouthed rant at officers guarding Downing Street as he asked to cycle through the main gates on September 19 last year.
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