Michael Gove

Boris Johnson Under Pressure For 'Hiding Behind The Sofa'

Frontrunner has avoided TV interviews but supporters say he is focused on talking to MPs behind closed doors.
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From Fighting With Animals To Drugs Revelations, How The Tories Are Wasting Time As Brexit Looms

Brussels warned the UK: 'Please, do not waste this time'. Yet it's doing just that...
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10 Candidates Formally Confirmed In Tory Leadership Race

Each goes through to the first ballot on Thursday after winning 8 MPs needed to stay in contest.
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Gove Launches Fresh Attacks On Johnson In Attempt To Break From Cocaine Revelation

Environment secretary hits Tory frontrunner over proposed tax cuts and accuses him of 'hiding in the bunker' during campaign.
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Either Michael Gove Should Be Charged With Possession, Or We Must Admit Our Drug Policies Need Dire Reform

Of course no one is seriously arguing Gove should face prison for a decades-old drug offence – but believing others should be punished for the same crime is inherently unfair.
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Dominic Raab Tries To Shake Anti-Feminist Tag At Tory Leadership Bid Launch

The hardline Brexiteer stands alone among the 11 candidates to be the UK’s next PM in saying he is “probably not” a feminist.
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Jeremy Hunt Warns Of Tory 'Annihilation' At The Polls And Opens Door To Brexit Delay

Foreign secretary also claims he has never broken the law, as he bids to become next PM.
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The Waugh Zone Monday June 10, 2019

The five things you need to know about politics today
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'It's A Double Standard': Do We Treat White People Differently Over Drugs?

For many black people, the debate around Tory leadership contenders' confessions has felt mired in privilege and hypocrisy.
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Sunday Shows Round-Up: Proroguing Parliament, Cannabis Use And By-Elections

Here's what you missed.
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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."