Michael Gove
Environment Secretary key to winning round backbenchers.
Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Michael Gove outlines the steps the government will take to tackle climate control, with the aim of keeping global warming under 1.5 degrees Celsius. While Gove said the report shows there is still time to hit that target, environmentalists say the government isn’t doing enough to take control of climate change.
Theresa May has said the British people don’t want to argue any more. But what else are we going to talk about?
The five things you need to know about politics today
Divided opponents, "realistic whipping" and dogged determination. Will it be enough?
The five things you need to know about politics today
There is intense speculation the PM may face a vote on her leadership early next week.
The five things you need to know about politics today
The five things you need to know about politics today
The five things you need to know about politics today
About Michael Gove
According to his website: "Michael was first elected as Member of Parliament for Surrey Heath in May 2005. He served as Shadow Minister for Housing & Planning and Shadow Secretary of State for Children, Schools & Families. Following the 2010 General Election, he was appointed as Secretary of State for Education. "A journalist by profession, he has used his position as a writer for The Times and a broadcaster on the BBC to fight for greater personal freedom, a tougher line on crime, a more dynamic economy, a cleaner environment, stronger defence and a better deal for hard-pressed families. His most recent book, Celsius 7/7, was released in 2006 to much critical acclaim."