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Michael Gove MP

Michael Gove MP

Conservative MP for Surrey Heath, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office

High Court Rules Michael Gove Broke The Law Over Covid Contract Award For Friends Of Dominic Cummings
Coronavirus
High Court Rules Michael Gove Broke The Law Over Covid Contract Award For Friends Of Dominic Cummings
The High Court has ruled that Michael Gove broke the law over Covid contracts by acting with "apparent bias" after a £560,000 public contract was awarded to a communications firm with links to Dominic Cummings.

Government Set To Plough Ahead With Vaccine Passports Despite Resistance From MPs And Hospitality
Coronavirus
Government Set To Plough Ahead With Vaccine Passports Despite Resistance From MPs And Hospitality
Boris Johnson has reiterated the government's commitment to some form of coronavirus certification as the country opens up, despite hostility from MPs and the hospitality industry.
David Frost Joining The Cabinet Shows Brexit Is Not Done, Says Sir Ivan Rogers
Brexit
David Frost Joining The Cabinet Shows Brexit Is Not Done, Says Sir Ivan Rogers
Boris Johnson appointing David Frost as a minister for the UK's relationship with the EU is an admission that Brexit is an "ongoing and permanent negotiation," the UK's former chief ambassador to Brussels has said.
Ministers Accused Of 'Cronyism' For Refusing Six Times To Release Details Of 'High-Priority' PPE Suppliers
Coronavirus
Ministers Accused Of "Cronyism" For Refusing Six Times To Release Details Of "High-Priority" PPE Suppliers
Labour has hit out at the government after they refused for the sixth time to reveal the names of companies given priority access to PPE contracts.
Michael Gove Admits Northern Ireland Post-Brexit Trade Disruption Is Not Just 'Teething Problems'
Brexit
Michael Gove Admits Northern Ireland Post-Brexit Trade Disruption Is Not Just "Teething Problems"
The problems facing British businesses trying to export goods to Northern Ireland are not simply "teething problems", but "significant issues", according to Michael Gove, despite Boris Johnson's attempts to play down the disruption.
Labour Wants Telecoms Giants To Give Children Free Data To Study Online In Lockdown
Coronavirus
Labour Wants Telecoms Giants To Give Children Free Data To Study Online In Lockdown
Sir Keir Starmer has called for pressure to be put on telecoms giants to provide free data for children forced to study online by the new lockdown.
The Controversial Brexit Clauses That Would Have Broken International Law Have Been Dropped
Brexit
The Controversial Brexit Clauses That Would Have Broken International Law Have Been Dropped
The government halted its plans to alter its Withdrawal Agreement with the EU, which caused uproar after they admitted it would break international law.
Michael Gove Has Denied Suggestions People Could Need 'Vaccine Passports' To Go To Pubs And Bars
Coronavirus
Michael Gove Has Denied Suggestions People Could Need "Vaccine Passports" To Go To Pubs And Bars
Michael Gove has triggered fresh confusion over the government's vaccine plans after he denied people might need "immunity passports" to visit pubs and restaurants.
England’s Lockdown Could Go On Beyond December 2, Michael Gove Has Said
Coronavirus
England’s Lockdown Could Go On Beyond December 2, Michael Gove Has Said
The second national lockdown in England could be extended beyond its initial four weeks, the Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has admitted.
Michael Gove Has Rejected Suggestions The Government Could Impose A Nationwide 'Circuit-Break' Lockdown
Coronavirus
Michael Gove Has Rejected Suggestions The Government Could Impose A Nationwide 'Circuit-Break' Lockdown
Michael Gove has rejected suggestions the government could back a time-limited national lockdown, saying infection rates are not high enough.
Michael Gove Says You Can Socialise With Friends Once Pubs Close Provided You Follow The 'Rule Of Six'
Coronavirus
Michael Gove Says You Can Socialise With Friends Once Pubs Close Provided You Follow The 'Rule Of Six'
Michael Gove has said people are still able to continue drinking with friends once pubs close, provided they follow current social distancing guidelines.
The EU Has Told The UK To Ditch Its Withdrawal Agreement Changes By The End Of The Month Or It'll End The Brexit Talks
Brexit
The EU Has Told The UK To Ditch Its Withdrawal Agreement Changes By The End Of The Month Or It'll End The Brexit Talks
The EU has reacted with fury to the UK’s proposed changes to the Withdrawal Agreement and said if they are not ditched they will end the Brexit talks altogether.
Michael Gove Will Hold Key Talks With A Top EU Official On A Crunch Day For Brexit
Brexit
Michael Gove Will Hold Key Talks With A Top EU Official On A Crunch Day For Brexit
Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove is set for an emergency meeting with a senior EU official following anger at the UK's plans to override parts of the Withdrawal Agreement.
Tory grandee Francis Maude to review under-fire Cabinet Office in wake of coronavirus
Coronavirus
Tory grandee Francis Maude to review under-fire Cabinet Office in wake of coronavirus
Conservative grandee Francis Maude has been drafted in to review the Cabinet Office in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Michael Gove vows ‘absolute commitment’ to Northern Ireland as end of Brexit transition period looms
Brexit
Michael Gove vows ‘absolute commitment’ to Northern Ireland as end of Brexit transition period looms
Michael Gove has announced £650 million worth of investment in Northern Ireland, as he pledged an “absolute commitment” to the nation ahead of the UK’s impending exit from the single market.
Ministers promise ‘power surge’ to devolved nations after Brexit amid bitter row with Scotland and Wales
Political parties
Ministers promise ‘power surge’ to devolved nations after Brexit amid bitter row with Scotland and Wales
The UK Government has unveiled plans to allow trading to continue “freely across all four corners of the UK” after Brexit, amid a bitter row with the administrations in Scotland and Wales.
Michael Gove lays out post-Brexit border plan with action firms must take to maintain trade with EU
Brexit
Michael Gove lays out post-Brexit border plan with action firms must take to maintain trade with EU
Michael Gove has laid out the Government's post-Brexit plan for cross-border trade with the EU.
Labour demands update on face masks after Michael Gove rejects call to make them mandatory in shops
Coronavirus
Labour demands update on face masks after Michael Gove rejects call to make them mandatory in shops
Labour is demanding a Commons update on face masks after Cabinet minister Michael Gove rejected calls to make their use mandatory in shops.
Michael Gove downplays Cabinet split over Brexit border plans and says Liz Truss one of his ‘bestest friends’
Brexit
Michael Gove downplays Cabinet split over Brexit border plans and says Liz Truss one of his ‘bestest friends’
Michael Gove has dismissed claims of a dispute with fellow Cabinet minister Liz Truss over the Government’s post-Brexit border plans, referring to her as one of his “bestest friends”.
Michael Gove says people should go back to work ‘to fire up the economy’ after months of lockdown
Coronavirus
Michael Gove says people should go back to work ‘to fire up the economy’ after months of lockdown
People should go back to work “wherever they can” in order to get the British economy “fired up again” after months of lockdown, Michael Gove has said.
Michael Gove vows £705m border spending as government readies ‘bright future’ campaign to get UK ready for Brexit
Brexit
Michael Gove vows £705m border spending as government readies ‘bright future’ campaign to get UK ready for Brexit
Michael Gove has pledged to spend £705m on the UK’s borders and launch a new public information campaign to get the country ready for Brexit.
Liz Truss warns Boris Johnson over post-Brexit border plans in leaked letter
Brexit
Liz Truss warns Boris Johnson over post-Brexit border plans in leaked letter
Cabinet minister Liz Truss has expressed a string of concerns about the UK’s post-Brexit border plans, a leaked letter reveals.
Theresa May hits out at Boris Johnson for making David Frost national security adviser despite ‘no proven experience’
Defence
Theresa May hits out at Boris Johnson for making David Frost national security adviser despite ‘no proven experience’
Former prime minister Theresa May has hit out at Boris Johnson over his decision to appoint David Frost as the new national security adviser.
Sir Mark Sedwill exit: Whitehall union accuses Number 10 of ‘self-defeating’ and ‘corrosive’ briefings against top official
Political parties
Sir Mark Sedwill exit: Whitehall union accuses Number 10 of ‘self-defeating’ and ‘corrosive’ briefings against top official
Downing Street has been accused of “self-defeating” and “corrosive” behaviour as it was confirmed that the UK’s top civil servant is to quit in September as part of a major Whitehall shake-up.
Boris Johnson tells EU leaders to ‘put a tiger in the tank’ after fresh talks to break post-Brexit deadlock
Brexit
Boris Johnson tells EU leaders to ‘put a tiger in the tank’ after fresh talks to break post-Brexit deadlock
Boris Johnson has urged European leaders to “put a tiger in the tank” as both sides vowed to find “fresh momentum” in stalled talks on Britain’s post-Brexit relationship with the bloc.
Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen hold talks in bid to break Brexit deadlock
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen hold talks in bid to break Brexit deadlock
Boris Johnson will hold talks with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Monday amid faltering negotiations on Britain’s post-Brexit relationship with the EU.
Britain formally rejects Brexit extension as Michael Gove confirms border checks u-turn
Coronavirus
Britain formally rejects Brexit extension as Michael Gove confirms border checks u-turn
Britain has formally notified the European Union that it will not extend the Brexit transition period — as Michael Gove confirmed a major shift in the UK’s stance on border checks from next year.
Dominic Cummings is ‘man of honour and integrity’ says Michael Gove amid row over Durham lockdown trip
Coronavirus
Dominic Cummings is ‘man of honour and integrity’ says Michael Gove amid row over Durham lockdown trip
Michael Gove has offered a rigorous defence of Dominic Cummings’ actions in driving 260 miles amid the lockdown and called him a “man of honour and integrity”.
Brexit: Michael Gove says there will be ‘additional new processes’ at Northern Ireland border
Brexit
Brexit: Michael Gove says there will be ‘additional new processes’ at Northern Ireland border
There will be “additional new” checks on some goods coming into Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK as a result of Brexit, Michael Gove has confirmed.
UK and EU have ‘philosophical difference’ on Brexit but talks are not falling apart, claims Michael Gove
Brexit
UK and EU have ‘philosophical difference’ on Brexit but talks are not falling apart, claims Michael Gove
The Brexit talks are going well but the UK and the EU have a “philosophical difference” on their future relationship, according to Michael Gove.
Michael Gove tells teaching unions and councils to remember their ‘responsibilities’ amid row over school reopening plans
Coronavirus
Michael Gove tells teaching unions and councils to remember their ‘responsibilities’ amid row over school reopening plans
Teachers’ unions and councils should “look to their responsibilities” if they “really care about children”, Michael Gove has said, amid a bitter row over plans to get more kids back to school from next month.
Michael Gove heaps praise on under-fire Matt Hancock and reveals 17,000 coronavirus contact tracers now recruited
Coronavirus
Michael Gove heaps praise on under-fire Matt Hancock and reveals 17,000 coronavirus contact tracers now recruited
Michael Gove has paid tribute to his “energetic and determined” Cabinet colleague Matt Hancock as he revealed more than 17,000 coronavirus contact tracers have now been recruited for the job.
Michael Gove tells EU there is a ‘serious risk’ Brexit deal not being met amid bitter row over citizens’ rights
Brexit
Michael Gove tells EU there is a ‘serious risk’ Brexit deal not being met amid bitter row over citizens’ rights
Michael Gove has told Brussels there is a “serious risk” that the rights of UK nationals living in the bloc are not being protected, in an escalating row over the issue.
Coronavirus: Labour tells ministers to ‘get ahead of the game’ on facemasks for the public
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Labour tells ministers to ‘get ahead of the game’ on facemasks for the public
Labour is calling on the Government to “get ahead of the game” on facemasks and start stockpiling them to avoid the issues seen with protective equipment for NHS workers.
Michael Gove says lockdown measures could be reintroduced locally if coronavirus cases spike again
Coronavirus
Michael Gove says lockdown measures could be reintroduced locally if coronavirus cases spike again
Lockdown measures could be reintroduced “in a specific and localised way” if easing them results in an uptick of coronavirus cases, Michael Gove has said.
Government worried people would be ‘cavalier’ if told to wear coronavirus masks, claims Michael Gove
Coronavirus
Government worried people would be ‘cavalier’ if told to wear coronavirus masks, claims Michael Gove
People have not been told to start wearing masks in public to prevent the spread of coronavirus for fear they would become “cavalier”, according to Michael Gove.