Cameron accused of police rant ‘cover-up’

David Cameron has been accused of presiding over a “cover-up” regarding Conservative chief whip Andrew Mitchell’s clash with a Downing Street police officer.

After No 10 ruled out an official inquiry into the encounter, shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said the prime minister appeared determined to prevent the truth coming out.

Pressure on Mr Mitchell intensified after The Daily Telegraph published the full 442-word police log of the incident, which showed he called officers “plebs” and swore at them repeatedly.