Michael Gove

British Conservative politician

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Michael Andrew Gove is a British Conservative Party politician serving as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster since 2019 and Minister for the Cabinet Office 2020. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Surrey Heath since 2005. Gove served as Education Secretary from 2010 to 2014, Justice Secretary from 2015 to 2016 and Environment Secretary from 2017 to 2019. He has twice run to become Leader of the Conservative Party, in 2016 and 2019, finishing in third place on both occasions.

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Theresa May interrogates Michael Gove over new national security adviser appointment Former prime minister Theresa May clashes with Michael Gove in the House of Commons, over the decision for the next national security adviser (NSA) to be a political appointee, rather than a civil.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:22Published 1 week ago

Michael Gove puts pressure on EU over trade deal Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove has urged the EU to relax some of their red lines as the UK hopes to thrash out a free trade deal. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:28Published 3 weeks ago

Gove: UK leaving Brexit transition period on December 31 Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove says he has confirmed to the EU the UK will not extend the Brexit transition period, adding it provided "clarity and certainty" to businesses. Report by Alibhaiz... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:39Published on June 12, 2020

UK to backtrack on plan to introduce full border checks with EU from January 1 The Government is expected to backtrack on its plan to introduce full border checks with the EU from January 1 over fears of the economic impact of coronavirus. Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove is.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:41Published on June 12, 2020

Michael Gove has driven 'on occasion' to test eyesight Michael Gove told LBC he had driven to check his eyesight, but he was "not an authority of driving" as it had taken him seven times to pass his test. When Nick Ferrari put it to Cabinet Minister.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:20Published on May 26, 2020

Gove: Cummings' actions "consistent with guidelines" Michael Gove has defended Dominic Cummings' actions, stating they were "consistent with guidelines". Mr Gove further explained that while some government guidance was "very firm and clear", the rest.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:21Published on May 26, 2020

Retail restrictions to ease from 15th June Michael Gove has said that opening non-essential shops in a "safe and considered way" will allow people to "get back to something closer to normal". Mr Gove clarified that the government would "pause.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:41Published on May 26, 2020

'You're better than that' - Gove interrupted while attacking Labour's Brexit stance Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove took aim at Labour's policy on Brexit, suggesting that there remains uncertainty over the party's position, responding to a question from his counterpart Rachel.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:57Published on May 19, 2020

Gove accuses EU of ideological approach to negotiations Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has accused the European Union of an ‘ideological’ approach to Brexit negotiations – saying it wants the UK to ‘obey the rules of their club’ even though.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:50Published on May 19, 2020

'Big, philosophical difference' in Brexit talks - UK minister British government minister Michael Gove has said there is still a post-Brexit trade deal to be done with the European Union despite both sides giving downbeat assessments on the latest round o talks... Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:17Published on May 17, 2020

Michael Gove says schools safe to reopen Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove has defended the Government’s plans to begin reopening primary schools in England from next month, but added they can't eliminate all risk He said measures were.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:23Published on May 17, 2020

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'Veil of secrecy': Brexit committee says government denying MPs access to key decision-making details European Scrutiny Committee writes to Michael Gove demanding transparency on EU/UK Joint Committee Independent - Published 2 weeks ago
Brexit: Michael Gove says border controls in Boris Johnson's deal shouldn't be implemented as they will anger unionists Cabinet office minister says EU's 'maximalist' approach to implementing the withdrawal agreement would endanger deal Independent - Published 3 weeks ago

Government refusing to sign up to Brexit safeguards so it can change Human Rights Act, Gove admits The UK is refusing to sign up to human rights safeguards demanded by the EU in exchange for a trade deal so the government has the option of changing the Human Rights Act, Michael Gove... WorldNews - Published on May 27, 2020
British government hopeful of securing deal with EU: Gove Britain's government is hopeful it can secure a deal with the European Union to cover their future relationship, cabinet office minister Michael Gove said on Wednesday, describing politics as the main.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020
Forget propping up the bar in the pub for a bit, UK's Gove says Opening up pubs, restaurants and bars after the coronavirus lockdown is difficult and so there will be no standing at the bar in pubs for a long time, Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said on.. Reuters - Published on May 26, 2020

Coronavirus: Michael Gove claims Dominic Cummings 'wise' to drive to Barnard Castle to test eyesight Gove insists that PM's scandal-hit chief aide had broken no rules Independent - Published on May 26, 2020
UK's Gove defends PM's adviser Cummings: he's a man of honour and integrity British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior adviser Dominic Cummings acted reasonably by travelling to northern England during the coronavirus lockdown and is a man of integrity, Cabinet Office.. Reuters - Published on May 26, 2020
UK tells the EU to budge on free trade deal: Gove says The United Kingdom wants a Brexit free trade deal but there are significant differences with the European Union because it does not seem to understand that it is negotiating with a sovereign state,.. Reuters - Published on May 19, 2020
Michael Gove contradicts himself moments after 'guaranteeing' teachers will be safe at school Michael Gove today admitted that there was no way of being certain teachers and children will not catch coronavirus if they return to the classroom - just moments after claiming he could "guarantee".. Independent - Published on May 17, 2020

UK-EU trade deal with tariffs impossible in six months, say diplomats EU diplomats have dismissed Michael Gove’s suggestion that Brussels and the UK could negotiate a trade deal with tariffs on goods in six months, saying it “will never happen”. Giving evidence to.. WorldNews - Published on May 13, 2020
Brexit: UK may accept tariffs on goods to strike trade deal with EU, Michael Gove says Cabinet office minister drops 'no compromise' stance, saying: 'If that is the price that we have to pay, then there we go' Independent - Published on May 5, 2020
Coronavirus: What will UK workplaces look like after lockdown? 'Until we have a vaccine we are going to have to live with some constraint because of the nature of the virus,' says Michael Gove Independent - Published on May 4, 2020	Britain to trial new coronavirus tracing system Britain will trial a new coronavirus tracing programme next week on the Isle of Wight, just off the south coast of England, cabinet minister Michael Gove said on Sunday as the government looks at how.. Reuters - Published on May 3, 2020Also reported by •Reuters India
Coronavirus deaths in UK rise by 315 over 24 hours to 28,446 The nation's coronavirus death toll has risen by 315, Michael Gove has confirmed - bringing the total number of recorded fatalities in the country to 28,446. The figures come after a drive to increase.. Independent - Published on May 3, 2020	Coronavirus lockdown restrictions could be lifted first in Britain's islands as test for rest of country, Michael Gove says Jobs involving outdoor work could also be early beneficiaries Independent - Published on April 29, 2020
UK's Gove says odds are in favour of EU deal but fishing a sticking point British Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove said on Monday the odds were in favour of Britain striking a deal with the European Union on a future relationship this year, but fishing rights were a.. Reuters - Published on April 27, 2020	Brexit talks can still be done within agreed timescale, UK minister says Talks to strike a deal on a post-Brexit relationship between Britain and the European Union can still be concluded within the agreed timescale, British Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove said on.. Reuters - Published on April 27, 2020
EU has had to 'set aside principles' during coronavirus outbreak, claims Michael Gove Cabinet minister promises legal text for EU free trade agreement in 'matter of weeks' Independent - Published on April 27, 2020	Coronavirus: Government was warned last year that it needed an action plan to deal with a pandemic, says leaked report Labour brands revelations 'alarming' and calls for Michael Gove to be hauled before MPs Independent - Published on April 24, 2020
Coronavirus: Michael Gove backs public debate over lifting of UK lockdown Pubs and restaurants among the last to re-open Independent - Published on April 19, 2020	Coronavirus: Lifting lockdown requires balanced judgement - Gove Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove says reports schools could reopen on 11 May are "not true". BBC News - Published on April 19, 2020
Coronavirus: No10 defends test for Michael Gove's daughter as NHS staff forced to wait Senior minister was self isolating after his daughter showed Covid-19 symptoms Independent - Published on April 13, 2020	UK minister Gove is self isolating as family member has COVID-19 symptoms British Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said on Tuesday he was self isolating because a member of his family is displaying COVID-19 symptoms. Reuters - Published on April 7, 2020Also reported by •Independent
UK foreign minister Raab in charge, will decide on lockdown measures: Gove Britain's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will run the country while Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care and any decision on lifting coronavirus lockdown restrictions won't be delayed,.. Reuters - Published on April 7, 2020	UK PM Johnson is not on a ventilator but had oxygen support, minister says British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is not on a ventilator but has had some oxygen support and if his condition changes the government will make an official statement, Cabinet Office Minister Michael.. Reuters - Published on April 7, 2020
British PM Johnson still in intensive care, cabinet office minister says British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is still in intensive care but his team are working together to fight the coronavirus outbreak, Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said on Tuesday. Reuters - Published on April 7, 2020	Boris Johnson received oxygen but is not on ventilator in intensive care, Michael Gove says The cabinet – not Dominic Raab alone – will make key decisions while prime minister is stricken, he insists Independent - Published on April 7, 2020
Coronavirus: Michael Gove condemns conspiracy theories about 5G and Covid-19 as 'dangerous nonsense' after masts damaged 'I'm absolutely outraged, absolutely disgusted, that people would be taking action against the very infrastructure that we need to respond to this health emergency,' says NHS official Independent - Published on April 4, 2020	UK extends condolences to family of 5-year-old who died from coronavirus British Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said his thoughts went out to the family of a 5-year-old child who died in hospital after being infected with the novel coronavirus. Reuters - Published on April 4, 2020
Britain secures 300 new ventilators from China Britain took delivery of 300 ventilators from China on Saturday and more will start being produced soon by a consortium of aerospace, engineering and Formula One teams, Cabinet Office minister Michael.. Reuters - Published on April 4, 2020	Coronavirus: New UK-built ventilators to be available for NHS from next week, government announces New UK-built ventilators to treat coronavirus patients will be available for use in the NHS from next week, Michael Gove has announced. Independent - Published on March 31, 2020
UK lockdown will last ‘significant’ period: Govt London: The British government admitted on Sunday that the coronavirus lockdown could last a “significant” time as a leading expert warned it could be in place until June. “I can’t make an.. WorldNews - Published on March 29, 2020	Coronavirus: Michael Gove blames China for failing to stop spread of Covid-19 Ministers accused of 'feeble excuses' for their own mistakes – and even of putting Chinese people in the UK at risk Independent - Published on March 29, 2020
Strict UK measures could last 'significant period' The date the virus peaks will depend on how people behave, Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove says. BBC News - Published on March 29, 2020	UK should be prepared for significant period of coronavirus lockdown Britons should be prepared for a significant period in lockdown as the government tries to tackle the coronavirus outbreak, senior minister Michael Gove said on Sunday. Reuters - Published on March 29, 2020
Coronavirus: Government admits impossible to predict when lockdown will end 'I wish I could predict when this will end', Michael Gove says - signalling likely extension to planned three weeks of restrictions Independent - Published on March 29, 2020	UK government 'very concerned' after coronavirus death toll surpasses 1,000 The British government is "very concerned" following the latest figures which show more than 1,000 people had died after testing positive for coronavirus, senior minister Michael Gove said on Sunday. Reuters - Published on March 29, 2020
British ministers won't be tested for virus unless they show symptoms - Gove Boris Johnson's top team of ministers won't be tested for coronavirus unless they show symptoms, Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove said on Friday, after the British Prime Minister and his health.. Reuters - Published on March 27, 2020	Britain to increase coronavirus tests for frontline workers: Gove Britain is boosting the number of coronavirus tests available to frontline workers, Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove said on Friday, with new capacity being rolled out immediately and increasing.. Reuters - Published on March 27, 2020
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Michael Gove

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