“Sherlock Heywood” has been in front of MPs this morning after Bernard Jenkin summoned him to the Public Administration Committee to put the thumbscrews on over his investigation into the Andrew Mitchell mess:
At #plebgate hearing Jeremy Heywood admits thought that Andrew Mitchell might be victim of "gigantic conspiracy" but decided to do nothing
— James Lyons (@STJamesl) January 10, 2013
Fundamental calculation in No10 on #plebgate – steer clear of police log because PM wanted to avoid accusing police of lying
— Nicholas Watt (@nicholaswatt) January 10, 2013
Heywood has had 30 years of civil service experience to prepare for this gargantuan arse covering exercise
— Tim Shipman (@ShippersUnbound) January 10, 2013
"To be honest I didn't look at whether the word 'pleb' was used…" Sir Jeremy Heywood tells MPs. Yes, you read that right.
— Paul Waugh (@paulwaugh) January 10, 2013
Jeremy Heywood: I was mildly suspicious when #plebgate emailer refused to meet me or my team
— Nicholas Watt (@nicholaswatt) January 10, 2013
No one will be hiring 'Sherlock' Heywood to do another investigation any time soon. MPs barely concealing their incredulity at his efforts
— Tim Shipman (@ShippersUnbound) January 10, 2013
Andrew Mitchell was given cctv 'Plebgate' footage "shortly after" he resigned, Cabinet Sec Jeremy Heywood reveals. Not before.
— Paul Waugh (@paulwaugh) January 10, 2013
'I was just doing my duty,' says Heywood. Hack pack reaches for the sick bags
— Tim Shipman (@ShippersUnbound) January 10, 2013
That went well then…
