Here are some of the quotes from that statement to the Commons when he said Mr Sixsmith had quit - a claim that subsequently turned out to be untrue.

BBC: The things Byers said

The reason why the contest came to media attention is that Q-C Mart challenged her claim for unemployment compensation since she had voluntarily quit.

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Holloway, who made the original claim immediately after the match, said again on Thursday he would quit if punished.

BBC: I'll quit if I'm fined - Blackpool boss Ian Holloway

Andrew Mitchell quit as chief whip after it was alleged he called police "plebs" - a claim he denies.

BBC: Andrew Mitchell