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Sir Bob Geldof endorses Tory cabinet minister friend Andrew Mitchell in expletive-laden video, despite not knowing where Sutton Coldfield is. Mitchell, a former secretary of state for international development, resigned in 2012 after calling police officers 'f****** plebs'. Geldof praises Mitchell as a decent person and capable individual. Mitchell is described as having a fine human sympathy for those he helps, both in Sutton Coldfield and globally. Geldof emphasizes the need for capable and committed individuals in Parliament. Mitchell is commended for his ability to get things done. Geldof expresses frustration with discussions about Sutton Coldfield. Mitchell was criticized for his comments on Rwanda asylum seekers.