‘The moment for extension has now passed’: Michael Gove says he has ‘formally’ told the EU that transition WILL end in December despite Nicola Sturgeon demanding a delay to ‘extraordinarily reckless’ plan The Cabinet Office Minister made the announcement on Twitter today Came as Sturgeon and Welsh leader Mark Drakeford demanded an extension In a … Read more
Michael Gove today revealed the Government has recruited more than 17,000 coronavirus contact tracers putting ministers on track to hit their 18,000 target. The staff will play a key role in efforts to prevent a second wave of the deadly disease as they are tasked with figuring out where people who test positive have been … Read more
Michael Gove today guaranteed teachers and pupils will be safe when schools are reopened before swiftly backtracking as he said ‘you can never eliminate risk’. The Government is locked in a furious row with councils and teaching unions over its plans to begin the phased reopening of primary schools from June 1 as the coronavirus … Read more
Michael Gove today guaranteed teachers and pupils will be safe when schools are reopened before swiftly backtracking as he said ‘you can never eliminate risk’. The Government is locked in a furious row with councils and teaching unions over its plans to begin the phased reopening of primary schools from June 1 as the coronavirus … Read more
Michael Gove is to come out of isolation tomorrow – nearly a week early. It came as the minister was seen jogging in a park near his London home, sparking fears he was breaking lockdown rules. Initially Mr Gove, who went into isolation after his daughter started showing symptoms, denied breaking the rules. Anyone who … Read more
Michael Gove denies breaking lockdown rules as he is photographed jogging in a park after his daughter starting showing coronavirus symptoms Michael Gove is to come out of isolation tomorrow – nearly a week early It comes as the minister was seen jogging near his London home, sparking claims that he was breaking coronavirus lockdown … Read more
Boris Johnson (pictured as his health worsened on April 3) has spent the night in intensive care but there has been ‘no change’ in his coronavirus condition Michael Gove admitted Boris Johnson’s intensive care battle is ‘truly frightening’ today as he said ministers are ‘praying’ for his swift recovery. Mr Johnson was moved to ICU at … Read more
The Midlands has recorded a higher coronavirus death toll than London on Friday with a spike in hospital admissions of almost 50 per cent, as the virus spreads around the UK. NHS England said 212 people diagnosed with Covid-19 died in the Midlands in the 24 hours to 5pm on Friday. A total of 637 … Read more
Get tested Michael! Gove coughs his way through TV interviews as some viewers fear for his health while others claim he is putting it on Michael Gove was interviewed on Andrew Marr’s TV show on Sunday morning But the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster had to stifle a cough throughout His aides have since … Read more
Michael Gove has suggested China was to blame for the Government’s slow response and the lack of mass testing for coronavirus in the UK. Chinese secrecy slowed the UK’s response to the coronavirus crisis, Michael Gove swiped today. The Cabinet minister said although the first case was identified before Christmas, the communist state had not … Read more