How Matt Hancock, Michael Gove and Chris Whitty convinced Boris Johnson to close schools

How Matt Hancock, Michael Gove and Chris Whitty convinced Boris to close schools: ‘Bullish’ PM was ‘the last man standing’ until caving to pressure over third national lockdown The Prime Minister faced a stark situation in a ‘dashboard’ meeting on Monday  Boris Johnson went on to describe the data as a ‘bit unclear’ during an interview  … Read more

Michael Gove warns March is the EARLIEST lockdown can start to be eased

The new lockdown in England at a glance  England will be put into a full national lockdown that will last until the February half term.  According to the new rules:   All primary and secondary schools will close with immediate effect Classes will remain only for vulnerable pupils and the children of key workers.  The plan … Read more

Fishermen receive ‘major funding package’ to help them take advantage of Brexit pledges Michael Gove

Fishermen will receive ‘a major funding package’ to help them take advantage of Brexit, Michael Gove pledges Cabinet Office minister insisted new trade agreement was ‘best possible deal’  Fishing leaders have accused Boris Johnson of betrayal for the compromise   Mr Gove said it gives the UK ‘control over who comes into our territorial waters’  By Daily … Read more

Micheal Gove defends Brexit trade deal after fishing backlash

Michael Gove today insisted the UK’s post-Brexit trade deal will put British fishermen in a ‘stronger position’ than they were in the EU but industry chiefs blasted they believe they will be ‘absolutely worse off’.  The Minister for the Cabinet Office defended the terms of Boris Johnson‘s trade accord as he said fishermen will see … Read more

Michael Gove warns British firms and holidaymakers to have right paperwork in place ahead of Brexit

Last chance to prepare for Brexit! Michael Gove warns British firms and holidaymakers to have the right paperwork in place ahead of new border rules Cabinet Office minister told people to check passport valid when travelling  From Friday there will be new processes at border when going to the Continent Disruption far less severe than … Read more

Michael Gove backs down and allows Brussels to have officials permanently based on Northern Ireland

EU can base staff in Northern Ireland: Michael Gove backs down and allows Brussels to have officials permanently based on island to oversee checks on goods Michael Gove agreed to concession last night as two sides finalised the plan It came as part of a deal with EU on how province’s borders will work next … Read more

Michael Gove will SURVIVE Boris Johnson’s New Year reshuffle

Michael Gove will SURVIVE Boris Johnson’s New Year reshuffle: Downing Street says Cabinet Office Minister is doing an ‘excellent job’ on Brexit and the pandemic Michael Gove is set to survive a New Year reshuffle despite reported clashes  It is thought PM had clashed with Gove over whether to put London in top tier Mr … Read more

Covid data transparency row deepens as Michael Gove warns hospitals are 88% full

Michael Gove warned today the NHS is nearly 90 per cent full in a bid to prove coronavirus is pushing hospitals to the brink – but he failed to mention that occupancy is lower now than it was last winter Michael Gove warned today the NHS is nearly 90 per cent full, in a bid … Read more

Coronavirus UK tiers: Michael Gove wades into scotch egg ‘substantial meal’ row

A row deepened today over whether a scotch egg can be classed as a ‘substantial meal’ under rules only allowing alcohol to be served with food from tomorrow. Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove told LBC two scotch eggs would be ‘a starter’, 24 hours after Environment Secretary George Eustice said one is a substantial meal. Mr Gove reiterated … Read more

Michael Gove DENIES ‘immunity certificates’ will be needed at pubs

Michael Gove DENIES that Britons will need ‘immunity certificates’ to go to the pub – despite vaccine minister Nadhim Zahawi suggesting they could be required Nadhim Zahawi suggested restaurants & bars might reject people without a jab  Michael Gove insisted people would not need to show proof to be let into pubs  Airlines have already … Read more