James Duddridge wades into Pleb-gate scandal

5:00pm Thursday 18th October 2012 in News

JAMES Duddridge has called for fellow Tory MP Andrew Mitchell to resign amid the scandal of his outburst to police in Downing Street.

MP for Rochford and Southend East Mr Duddridge attended a private meeting of the 1922 Committee where there was discussion about Mr Mitchell’s comments to officers allegedly calling them “plebs”.

On Twitter and in national newspapers Mr Duddridge, a former whip who was sacked in last month's reshuffle, was said to have called for Mr Mitchell to "do the decent thing" and "fall on his sword".

He is reported to have said: "The Chief Whip should have our full support. "But he doesn't have the support of the parliamentary party. He doesn't even have the support of this own Whips' Office.”

Southend’s MP was backed by Sarah Wollaston, Anne Main and Andrew Percy - all reported to have been outnumbered by up to 15 who spoke out in support of Mr Mitchell.

Comments (19)

5:02pm Thu 18 Oct 12

jolllyboy says...

Mitchell must go - he has proven himself too arrogant and cannot inspire confidence with us plebs.
Mitchell must go - he has proven himself too arrogant and cannot inspire confidence with us plebs. jolllyboy

5:06pm Thu 18 Oct 12

APR says...

Apologies have been given and accepted, why go on with this ?
Apologies have been given and accepted, why go on with this ? APR

5:10pm Thu 18 Oct 12

GentleGiant says...

perhaps Duddridge should concentrate more on his residents than worrying about colleagues.

After all he was sacked for a reason!
perhaps Duddridge should concentrate more on his residents than worrying about colleagues. After all he was sacked for a reason! GentleGiant

5:13pm Thu 18 Oct 12

Brunning999 says...

What will happen when the Tory Party control the Police and the Police Commissioners are actually fully paid up members of the Conservative party?

God help us !
What will happen when the Tory Party control the Police and the Police Commissioners are actually fully paid up members of the Conservative party? God help us ! Brunning999

5:28pm Thu 18 Oct 12

heartbeat says...

APR wrote:
Apologies have been given and accepted, why go on with this ?
That's like saying you know someone who beats up his wife, but it doesn't matter because she forgives him!

Just because it is reported that his "apology" (I never heard what I consider to be an apology from him, just a lot of "if I may have caused offence" type waffle) has been accepted does not make his behavour acceptable. I and millions of others I am sure feel it is untenable to have someone so arrogant pretending to be "in touch" with "ordinary" people!

Well done to James Dudderidge from me.
[quote][p][bold]APR[/bold] wrote: Apologies have been given and accepted, why go on with this ?[/p][/quote]That's like saying you know someone who beats up his wife, but it doesn't matter because she forgives him! Just because it is reported that his "apology" (I never heard what I consider to be an apology from him, just a lot of "if I may have caused offence" type waffle) has been accepted does not make his behavour acceptable. I and millions of others I am sure feel it is untenable to have someone so arrogant pretending to be "in touch" with "ordinary" people! Well done to James Dudderidge from me. heartbeat

5:36pm Thu 18 Oct 12

Steve H says...

I have called many people names in my time yet I have never beat up my wife, your scenario isn't relevant.

Mr Duddridge needs to keep his beak out of this, does he jump on every bandwagon?
I have called many people names in my time yet I have never beat up my wife, your scenario isn't relevant. Mr Duddridge needs to keep his beak out of this, does he jump on every bandwagon? Steve H

6:04pm Thu 18 Oct 12

Shoebury_Cyclist says...

Shouldn't that be 'James Duddridge waddles into Pleb-gate scandal'? :)
Shouldn't that be 'James Duddridge waddles into Pleb-gate scandal'? :) Shoebury_Cyclist

6:25pm Thu 18 Oct 12

v.randy says...

Mr Lardy speaks......
Posh boy milking his massive salary..does nothing for Southend.
Mr Lardy speaks...... Posh boy milking his massive salary..does nothing for Southend. v.randy

6:54pm Thu 18 Oct 12

fletch12107 says...

Blimey is Dudderidge still around? We used to have an MP of that name in Southchurch but he hasn't been seen for some considerable time. Just out of interest does anyone know what a MP actually does for their money?
Blimey is Dudderidge still around? We used to have an MP of that name in Southchurch but he hasn't been seen for some considerable time. Just out of interest does anyone know what a MP actually does for their money? fletch12107

7:39pm Thu 18 Oct 12

Olivia2847 says...

GentleGiant wrote:
perhaps Duddridge should concentrate more on his residents than worrying about colleagues.

After all he was sacked for a reason!
Exactly - D Amess has gone quiet also .....
[quote][p][bold]GentleGiant[/bold] wrote: perhaps Duddridge should concentrate more on his residents than worrying about colleagues. After all he was sacked for a reason![/p][/quote]Exactly - D Amess has gone quiet also ..... Olivia2847

8:32pm Thu 18 Oct 12

Bosniavet says...

Well, as Mr Duddridge was "reshuffled" out of his Whip's job as a result of Mr Mitchell's appointment, I cannot help but think he is already prejudiced against him. I'm not commenting on the rights or wrongs of the "Plebgate" case, merely on my MP's motives.
In answer to the Southchurch resident who seems to remember Mr Duddridge as his local (& locally resident) MP, rest assured he is the same person, but we all know he (& his family) have to live in London when Parliament is sitting as the daily journey from Southend East/Thorpe Bay to Westminster via Fenchurch St is too long....
Well, as Mr Duddridge was "reshuffled" out of his Whip's job as a result of Mr Mitchell's appointment, I cannot help but think he is already prejudiced against him. I'm not commenting on the rights or wrongs of the "Plebgate" case, merely on my MP's motives. In answer to the Southchurch resident who seems to remember Mr Duddridge as his local (& locally resident) MP, rest assured he is the same person, but we all know he (& his family) have to live in London when Parliament is sitting as the daily journey from Southend East/Thorpe Bay to Westminster via Fenchurch St is too long.... Bosniavet

9:15pm Thu 18 Oct 12

billericay boy says...

Merchant Bankers hey. Plebs
Merchant Bankers hey. Plebs billericay boy

9:15pm Thu 18 Oct 12

Olivia2847 says...

Bosniavet wrote:
Well, as Mr Duddridge was "reshuffled" out of his Whip's job as a result of Mr Mitchell's appointment, I cannot help but think he is already prejudiced against him. I'm not commenting on the rights or wrongs of the "Plebgate" case, merely on my MP's motives.
In answer to the Southchurch resident who seems to remember Mr Duddridge as his local (& locally resident) MP, rest assured he is the same person, but we all know he (& his family) have to live in London when Parliament is sitting as the daily journey from Southend East/Thorpe Bay to Westminster via Fenchurch St is too long....
Ah ! Banja Luka via Pitsea -pull up a sandbag ! Divulge Barracks via Ockenden -now that was commuting!
[quote][p][bold]Bosniavet[/bold] wrote: Well, as Mr Duddridge was "reshuffled" out of his Whip's job as a result of Mr Mitchell's appointment, I cannot help but think he is already prejudiced against him. I'm not commenting on the rights or wrongs of the "Plebgate" case, merely on my MP's motives. In answer to the Southchurch resident who seems to remember Mr Duddridge as his local (& locally resident) MP, rest assured he is the same person, but we all know he (& his family) have to live in London when Parliament is sitting as the daily journey from Southend East/Thorpe Bay to Westminster via Fenchurch St is too long....[/p][/quote]Ah ! Banja Luka via Pitsea -pull up a sandbag ! Divulge Barracks via Ockenden -now that was commuting! Olivia2847

12:00am Fri 19 Oct 12

loonychoon says...

I think mr Mitchell had a valid point.
I think mr Mitchell had a valid point. loonychoon

7:35am Fri 19 Oct 12

Brunning999 says...

Mr Mitchell is no different to many upper class pompous g it's from both Tory party and the Labour Party.

He should have been prosecuted like any other law breaker if there was sufficient evidence.

Part of the reason for bad behaviour is the unbalanced on the spot discretion of police officers as to wether to prosecute or not, if a non TOLLERANCE approach was adopted to anti social behaviour then we would all know where we stand and there would be no complaints about why lawbreakers of whatever description being selected.
Mr Mitchell is no different to many upper class pompous g it's from both Tory party and the Labour Party. He should have been prosecuted like any other law breaker if there was sufficient evidence. Part of the reason for bad behaviour is the unbalanced on the spot discretion of police officers as to wether to prosecute or not, if a non TOLLERANCE approach was adopted to anti social behaviour then we would all know where we stand and there would be no complaints about why lawbreakers of whatever description being selected. Brunning999

1:01pm Fri 19 Oct 12

Bosniavet says...

Olivia2847 wrote:
Bosniavet wrote: Well, as Mr Duddridge was "reshuffled" out of his Whip's job as a result of Mr Mitchell's appointment, I cannot help but think he is already prejudiced against him. I'm not commenting on the rights or wrongs of the "Plebgate" case, merely on my MP's motives. In answer to the Southchurch resident who seems to remember Mr Duddridge as his local (& locally resident) MP, rest assured he is the same person, but we all know he (& his family) have to live in London when Parliament is sitting as the daily journey from Southend East/Thorpe Bay to Westminster via Fenchurch St is too long....
Ah ! Banja Luka via Pitsea -pull up a sandbag ! Divulge Barracks via Ockenden -now that was commuting!
Not that has any bearing on this article, but it was more like Republika Serbska via RAF Lyneham, Kandahar Bks & Split. Only went to B-L to get the Herc home, but visited TSG, G-V, Coralici & Bihac amongst other places.
[quote][p][bold]Olivia2847[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Bosniavet[/bold] wrote: Well, as Mr Duddridge was "reshuffled" out of his Whip's job as a result of Mr Mitchell's appointment, I cannot help but think he is already prejudiced against him. I'm not commenting on the rights or wrongs of the "Plebgate" case, merely on my MP's motives. In answer to the Southchurch resident who seems to remember Mr Duddridge as his local (& locally resident) MP, rest assured he is the same person, but we all know he (& his family) have to live in London when Parliament is sitting as the daily journey from Southend East/Thorpe Bay to Westminster via Fenchurch St is too long....[/p][/quote]Ah ! Banja Luka via Pitsea -pull up a sandbag ! Divulge Barracks via Ockenden -now that was commuting![/p][/quote]Not that has any bearing on this article, but it was more like Republika Serbska via RAF Lyneham, Kandahar Bks & Split. Only went to B-L to get the Herc home, but visited TSG, G-V, Coralici & Bihac amongst other places. Bosniavet

3:37pm Fri 19 Oct 12

Olivia2847 says...

Bosniavet wrote:
Olivia2847 wrote:
Bosniavet wrote: Well, as Mr Duddridge was "reshuffled" out of his Whip's job as a result of Mr Mitchell's appointment, I cannot help but think he is already prejudiced against him. I'm not commenting on the rights or wrongs of the "Plebgate" case, merely on my MP's motives. In answer to the Southchurch resident who seems to remember Mr Duddridge as his local (& locally resident) MP, rest assured he is the same person, but we all know he (& his family) have to live in London when Parliament is sitting as the daily journey from Southend East/Thorpe Bay to Westminster via Fenchurch St is too long....
Ah ! Banja Luka via Pitsea -pull up a sandbag ! Divulge Barracks via Ockenden -now that was commuting!
Not that has any bearing on this article, but it was more like Republika Serbska via RAF Lyneham, Kandahar Bks & Split. Only went to B-L to get the Herc home, but visited TSG, G-V, Coralici & Bihac amongst other places.
Sunshine posting Gromit! Don't forget to wear your Hush Puppies and Blue Peter badge on Rememberance Sunday - only kidding scaly back?
[quote][p][bold]Bosniavet[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Olivia2847[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Bosniavet[/bold] wrote: Well, as Mr Duddridge was "reshuffled" out of his Whip's job as a result of Mr Mitchell's appointment, I cannot help but think he is already prejudiced against him. I'm not commenting on the rights or wrongs of the "Plebgate" case, merely on my MP's motives. In answer to the Southchurch resident who seems to remember Mr Duddridge as his local (& locally resident) MP, rest assured he is the same person, but we all know he (& his family) have to live in London when Parliament is sitting as the daily journey from Southend East/Thorpe Bay to Westminster via Fenchurch St is too long....[/p][/quote]Ah ! Banja Luka via Pitsea -pull up a sandbag ! Divulge Barracks via Ockenden -now that was commuting![/p][/quote]Not that has any bearing on this article, but it was more like Republika Serbska via RAF Lyneham, Kandahar Bks & Split. Only went to B-L to get the Herc home, but visited TSG, G-V, Coralici & Bihac amongst other places.[/p][/quote]Sunshine posting Gromit! Don't forget to wear your Hush Puppies and Blue Peter badge on Rememberance Sunday - only kidding scaly back? Olivia2847

4:47pm Fri 19 Oct 12

Eric Whim says...

Olivia2847 wrote:
GentleGiant wrote:
perhaps Duddridge should concentrate more on his residents than worrying about colleagues.

After all he was sacked for a reason!
Exactly - D Amess has gone quiet also .....
too busy stuffing his gob with buns to comment, probably
[quote][p][bold]Olivia2847[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]GentleGiant[/bold] wrote: perhaps Duddridge should concentrate more on his residents than worrying about colleagues. After all he was sacked for a reason![/p][/quote]Exactly - D Amess has gone quiet also .....[/p][/quote]too busy stuffing his gob with buns to comment, probably Eric Whim

6:34pm Fri 19 Oct 12

Tone-Fu says...

Oh it'll be sorted for sure now Duddridge is involved. He's soooooo good at is job. /sarcasm
Oh it'll be sorted for sure now Duddridge is involved. He's soooooo good at is job. /sarcasm Tone-Fu

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