Michael Gove
“I would never criticise nurses for something like that," the levelling up secretary said.
The idea was derided as a “red meat” policy designed to shore up the former prime minister's leadership.
Other nations are pointing out the UK's previous call to "consign coal to history".
The speaker told the levelling up secretary: "This is not the way we do good government."
The decision comes a year after the UK urged other countries to “consign coal to history”.
Gove and Sunak forced into climbdown after scores of Conservative MPs were poised to vote against planning reform.
"This great transformation of our economy promised six years ago and you’re saying it’s the end of the common agricultural policy".
Housing secretary also admits that the government's target of building 300,000 homes a year will not be met this year.
Levelling up secretary says "painful" decisions on capital spending will be made.
Cabinet minister defends home secretary amid mounting pressure over security breaches.
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."