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

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 with the EU will put British fishermen in a ‘stronger position’ 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 a ‘significant uptick’ … 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 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 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