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Michael Gove

Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack arrives in Downing Street, London.

Deposit Return Scheme: Row over key legal exemption for scheme rumbles on

Has Cabinet minister Michael Gove finally started listening to 'experts' about the damaging effects of Brexit? (Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images)
Has Cabinet minister Michael Gove finally started listening to 'experts' about the damaging effects of Brexit? (Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Secret meeting about Brexit suggests new sense of realism – Scotsman comment

Nadhim Zahawi
Nadhim Zahawi

Nadhim Zahawi sacked by Rishi Sunak over tax affairs

Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, speaking at the Convention of the North in Manchester. PIC: James Speakman/PA Wire
Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, speaking at the Convention of the North in Manchester. PIC: James Speakman/PA Wire

Michael Gove: “Spirit” of Thatcherism will help North of England

Two-year-old Awaab Ishak who died in December 2020.
Two-year-old Awaab Ishak who died in December 2020.

Review on health risk of damp and mould after death of Rochdale toddler

The new coal mine in Cumbria (West Cumbria Mining)
The new coal mine in Cumbria (West Cumbria Mining)

First new UK coal mine in 30 years given approval by ministers

Healthy soil is full of worms and a host of other organisms (Picture: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images)
Healthy soil is full of worms and a host of other organisms (Picture: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images)

Destruction of healthy soils is the 'elephant’ on the farm we must not ignore

Michael Gove mocked the SNP plans for a Scottish currency.
Michael Gove mocked the SNP plans for a Scottish currency.

Michael Gove says SNP's 'currency folly' would be bad for Scotland

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will attend the British-Irish council on Thursday.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will attend the British-Irish council on Thursday.

Sunak to call for 'unity' as he prepares for Sturgeon talks

Builders and developers must be encouraged to increase the production of new homes
Builders and developers must be encouraged to increase the production of new homes

Building more new homes must be a priority

A minister has come under fire for suggesting there could be “some little man in China” eavesdropping on his own private conversations
A minister has come under fire for suggesting there could be “some little man in China” eavesdropping on his own private conversations

MP criticised for suggesting ‘little man in China’ could be hacking phone

Labour will try to force the Government to publish its assessments of Suella Braverman's security breach.
Labour will try to force the Government to publish its assessments of Suella Braverman's security breach.

Michael Gove defends Suella Braverman over security breach

Michael Gove who has been reappointed as Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary in Downing Street, London. The Conservatives owe the public an apology for installing Liz Truss as leader, Mr Gove has said. Issue date: Saturday October 29, 2022.
Michael Gove who has been reappointed as Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary in Downing Street, London. The Conservatives owe the public an apology for installing Liz Truss as leader, Mr Gove has said. Issue date: Saturday October 29, 2022.

Braverman deserves second chance as Home Secretary says Michael Gove

Rishi Sunak after making a speech outside 10 Downing Street, London, after meeting King Charles III and accepting his invitation to become Prime Minister and form a new government.
Rishi Sunak after making a speech outside 10 Downing Street, London, after meeting King Charles III and accepting his invitation to become Prime Minister and form a new government.

Sunak moves to unite party and distance himself from mistakes of predecessors

Michael Gove caused a stir throughout Tory conference.
Michael Gove caused a stir throughout Tory conference.

Tory sources insist Michael Gove ‘isn’t co-ordinating rebellion’

Scottish National Investment Bank CEO Eilidh Mactaggart (right) with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and chair Willie Watt at the bank's official launch in 2020 (Picture: Andy Buchanan - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Scottish National Investment Bank CEO Eilidh Mactaggart (right) with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and chair Willie Watt at the bank's official launch in 2020 (Picture: Andy Buchanan - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Don’t Indy supporters care about gravy train?

Liz Truss and Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng visit a construction site for a medical innovation campus in Birmingham
Liz Truss and Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng visit a construction site for a medical innovation campus in Birmingham

Liz Truss loses control of Cabinet ahead of crunch Tory conference speech

Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng
Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng U-turns on scrapping 45p tax rate

Andrew Bowie backed Rishi Sunak during the leadership election, and was critical of Liz Truss's plans
Andrew Bowie backed Rishi Sunak during the leadership election, and was critical of Liz Truss's plans

Scottish Conservatives offer ‘real alternative’ to SNP, Douglas Ross to say

Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng and the Prime Minister Liz Truss had a rocky start to Tory conference.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng and the Prime Minister Liz Truss had a rocky start to Tory conference.

Kwasi Kwarteng to tell Tory conference 'we must stay course' on tax cuts

Michael Gove MP leaves hotel on the first day of the Conservative Party Conference
Michael Gove MP leaves hotel on the first day of the Conservative Party Conference

Michael Gove could lose Tory whip by voting against Truss tax plans

Prime Minister Liz Truss (left) in the BBC studio in Birmingham to appear on the BBC1 current affairs programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, as the Conservative Party annual conference gets underway
Prime Minister Liz Truss (left) in the BBC studio in Birmingham to appear on the BBC1 current affairs programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, as the Conservative Party annual conference gets underway

Truss says she has 'learned from' the economic turmoil sparked by mini-Budget

Michael Gove (left), Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata Murthy (centre) and mother Usha Sunak (right) cheer former chancellor Rishi Sunak during a hustings event at Wembley Arena in London. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire
Michael Gove (left), Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata Murthy (centre) and mother Usha Sunak (right) cheer former chancellor Rishi Sunak during a hustings event at Wembley Arena in London. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Michael Gove says he will carry on as MP despite resignation speculation

Liz Truss is believed to have already picked out her cabinet team.
Liz Truss is believed to have already picked out her cabinet team.

Who might Liz Truss include in her cabinet and what do MPs think of them?

Finland's Prime Minister, Sanna Marin, holds a press conference amid controversy over videos showing her dancing at a party (Picture: Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/AFP via Getty Images)
Finland's Prime Minister, Sanna Marin, holds a press conference amid controversy over videos showing her dancing at a party (Picture: Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/AFP via Getty Images)

Problematic attitudes towards politicians who dare to dance – Scotsman comment

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak will contest the vote of Conservative party members to become the next leader and Prime Minister (Picture: PA)
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak will contest the vote of Conservative party members to become the next leader and Prime Minister (Picture: PA)

Sunak or Truss, whoever wins must restore focus on serious issues facing UK

The 12 favourites to take over from Boris Johnson as Prime Minister

Boris Johnson has spoken to Tory 1922 Committee chairman Sir Graham Brady and agreed to stand down, with a new Tory leader set to be in place by the party conference in October, a No 10 source said.
Boris Johnson has spoken to Tory 1922 Committee chairman Sir Graham Brady and agreed to stand down, with a new Tory leader set to be in place by the party conference in October, a No 10 source said.

Boris Johnson resigns as Tory MPs urge him to leave office now

Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak is current favourite to become the next British Prime Minister.
Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak is current favourite to become the next British Prime Minister.

The 12 favourites to take over from Boris Johnson as Prime Minister

Boris Johnson arriving in Downing Street after the Conservative Party was returned to power in the General Election with an increased majority. Boris Johnson will publicly announce his resignation later today, likely before lunchtime, the BBC is reporting. Issue date: Thursday July 7, 2022.
Boris Johnson arriving in Downing Street after the Conservative Party was returned to power in the General Election with an increased majority. Boris Johnson will publicly announce his resignation later today, likely before lunchtime, the BBC is reporting. Issue date: Thursday July 7, 2022.

How the world reacted to news of Boris Johnson’s resignation

Rishi Sunak and Sajid David are two of the most high profile names to resign so far.
Rishi Sunak and Sajid David are two of the most high profile names to resign so far.

Full list of Conservative politicians to resign under Boris Johnson in 2022

A street light illuminates the door of Number 10 Downing Street in central London. Picture: Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images
A street light illuminates the door of Number 10 Downing Street in central London. Picture: Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images

Boris Johnson 'fighting on', as Michael Gove sacked by Prime Minister

Prime Minister Boris Johnson appearing in front of the Liaison Committee in the House of Commons, London, on the subject of the work of the Prime Minister. Picture date: Wednesday July 6, 2022.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson appearing in front of the Liaison Committee in the House of Commons, London, on the subject of the work of the Prime Minister. Picture date: Wednesday July 6, 2022.

Boris Johnson admits meeting former KGB officer without officials

Families continue to struggle to make ends meet despite Government's levelling up policy (photo: Adobe)
Families continue to struggle to make ends meet despite Government's levelling up policy (photo: Adobe)

Queen’s Speech ‘another nail in coffin’ of Levelling Up agenda

Michael Gove, has blamed lack of support from young, property-owning aspirants for the Conservatives’ poor showing at the local elections in London
Michael Gove, has blamed lack of support from young, property-owning aspirants for the Conservatives’ poor showing at the local elections in London

We need to free up more land for new-build homes - David Alexander

Michael Gove who has been criticised for "using silly voices" as he appeared to attempt American and Scouse accents during a broadcast interview where he was talking about the prospect of an emergency budget on BBC Breakfast to deal with the cost-of-living crisis when he broke into the different accents.
Michael Gove who has been criticised for "using silly voices" as he appeared to attempt American and Scouse accents during a broadcast interview where he was talking about the prospect of an emergency budget on BBC Breakfast to deal with the cost-of-living crisis when he broke into the different accents.

Watch: Michael Gove criticised for ‘silly voices’ in BBC interview

Secretary of State Michael Gove. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire
Secretary of State Michael Gove. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Analysis: Gove doesn't have answers, but he can do funny voices

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund includes money for digital training and other courses (Picture: Tim Boyle/Getty Images)
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund includes money for digital training and other courses (Picture: Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Why UK Government spending in Scotland is devolution in action – Alister Jack MP

A Ukrainian evacuee hugs a child at the train station in Przemysl, near the Polish-Ukrainian border (Picture: Angelos Tzortzinis/AFP via Getty Images)
A Ukrainian evacuee hugs a child at the train station in Przemysl, near the Polish-Ukrainian border (Picture: Angelos Tzortzinis/AFP via Getty Images)

UK Government is failing to live up to its promises to Ukrainian refugees

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon will "play her part" in offering refuge to Ukrainians "if needed", the Scottish Government has said (Photo by Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images).
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon will "play her part" in offering refuge to Ukrainians "if needed", the Scottish Government has said (Photo by Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images).

Nicola Sturgeon will take in Ukrainian refugee 'if needed'

More than two million people have fled Ukraine following Russia's large-scale assault on the country.
More than two million people have fled Ukraine following Russia's large-scale assault on the country.

UK Government should not pass refugee responsibility to communities - charities

Sajid Javid said the Ukraine Family Scheme for refugees was “being made easier and more straightforward” from Tuesday.
Sajid Javid said the Ukraine Family Scheme for refugees was “being made easier and more straightforward” from Tuesday.

UK offers sanctuary to sick Ukrainian children

Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has said tens of thousands of people could come to the UK under a scheme to help those fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has said tens of thousands of people could come to the UK under a scheme to help those fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Leader - Gove plan must help UK refugee response

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Sturgeon: Scotland 'stands ready' to take 3,000 refugees as 'super sponsor'

People queue to board a train back to Ukraine across the border from Hungary on March 12, 2022 in Zahony, Hungary. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
People queue to board a train back to Ukraine across the border from Hungary on March 12, 2022 in Zahony, Hungary. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Nicola Sturgeon wants Scotland to become 'super sponsor' for refugees

A tidal energy turbine is pictured in the sea near the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney (Picture: Jane Barlow/pool/AFP via Getty Images)
A tidal energy turbine is pictured in the sea near the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney (Picture: Jane Barlow/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Maintaining cross-border research funding is critical – Brian Wilson

Secretary of State Michael Gove. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire
Secretary of State Michael Gove. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

SNP ministers should devolve more powers from Holyrood to councils, says Gove

Michael Gove
Michael Gove

Michael Gove says he hopes Alex Salmond 'repents' over RT chat show

President of Cosla, Alison Evison
President of Cosla, Alison Evison

Erosion of core budget ‘biggest challenge’ facing Scottish councils, says Cosla

Class sizes in state schools is one issue that needs to be looked at (Picture: Ben Birchall/PA)
Class sizes in state schools is one issue that needs to be looked at (Picture: Ben Birchall/PA)

How state schools can learn from private ones – Cameron Wyllie

Despite their differences, Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson have a duty to work together as the elected leaders of Scotland and the UK (Picture: Duncan McGlynn/Getty Images)
Despite their differences, Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson have a duty to work together as the elected leaders of Scotland and the UK (Picture: Duncan McGlynn/Getty Images)

Green Freeports deal is a welcome sign of compromise – Scotsman comment

Michael Gove has been criticised for his 'levelling up' plans in Scotland
Michael Gove has been criticised for his 'levelling up' plans in Scotland

Salvation Army criticise UK Government's levelling up plans in Scotland

Secretary of State Michael Gove. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire
Secretary of State Michael Gove. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Why the Scottish Government needs to co-operate on Levelling Up - Michael Gove

Levelling-Up secretary Michael Gove is interviewed during a live broadcast on College Green. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
Levelling-Up secretary Michael Gove is interviewed during a live broadcast on College Green. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Michael Gove urges Scottish Government to 'work together' on levelling up

Private rented homes will be subjected to new rules as part of the Levelling Up agenda (image: NationalWorld)
Private rented homes will be subjected to new rules as part of the Levelling Up agenda (image: NationalWorld)

Landlords could be forced to upgrade '800,000 homes' under new Levelling Up Whit...

Michael Gove is set to announce details of the UK Government's 'levelling up' plans.
Michael Gove is set to announce details of the UK Government's 'levelling up' plans.

Levelling up plans rejected by Scottish ministers before being announced

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The then prime minister Boris Johnson (right) at a leaving gathering in the vestibule of the Press Office of 10 Downing Street, London,.
The then prime minister Boris Johnson (right) at a leaving gathering in the vestibule of the Press Office of 10 Downing Street, London,.

Five key questions as Boris Johnson prepares to face Privileges Committee

Supporters fly a flag featuring Donald Trump near his Mar-a-Lago home after the former president called on his supporters to protest a possible arrest and indictment. Picture: Getty Images
Supporters fly a flag featuring Donald Trump near his Mar-a-Lago home after the former president called on his supporters to protest a possible arrest and indictment. Picture: Getty Images

Could former US president Donald Trump be arrested this week?

David Harris and other executives at Circularity Scotland are receiving a combined £667,000 in annual salaries and fees.
David Harris and other executives at Circularity Scotland are receiving a combined £667,000 in annual salaries and fees.

MSPs condemn ‘monstrous’ payments to deposit return scheme executives