Police Reject Apology from Andrew Mitchell

The speaker addresses an incident involving police officers outside Downing Street, offering an apology for not showing respect. He clarifies that he did not use the words attributed to him and denies swearing. Despite his statements, questions remain unanswered, even prompting the Deputy Prime Minister to seek clarity.

What was the main reason the speaker apologized?

• For using inappropriate language

• For being late to a meeting

• For not completing their work

• For not showing enough respect to the police

What does the speaker emphasize about the police?

• They are always right

• They should be respected

• They have an easy job

• They need more training

What does the speaker claim about the words attributed to them?

• They were accurately reported

• They were misquoted

• They were not important

• They were misunderstood

What is the speaker's response to further questioning about their words?

• They apologize again

• They reiterate their previous statement

• They refuse to comment

• They provide a detailed explanation

Who suggests that the speaker needs to clarify their statement?

• The police officer

• The Deputy Prime Minister

• The speaker's assistant

• The Prime Minister