Michael Gove

Dominic Cummings, former advisor to prime minister Boris Johnson, poses for photographers outside his home on January 24, 2022 in London (Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Mostly the worst of times - Vladimir McTavish

Liberal Democrats Leader Ed Davey intentionally falls off a paddleboard on Lake Windermere (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Rishi’s throwing the election while Ed throws himself in the lake - Vladimir McT...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.

Difference north and south of border is stark - Sue Webber

Michelle Mone during her interview on BBC Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg. Picture: BBC Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg

A new career beckons for Baroness Mone – panto villain - Vladimir McTavish

Michelle Mone during her interview on BBC Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg. Picture: BBC Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg

Mone’s lies highlight problem - Angus Robertson

Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has voiced concern about the impact of the closure of Grangemouth oil refinery (top) and the potential sale of Edinburgh Airport (bottom) on the Forth Green Freeport.

Fears over impact of Grangemouth closure on Green Freeport

Housing Secretary Michael Gove wrote to Tory backbenchers to say the ban on “no-fault” section 21 evictions promised as part of the Renters Reform Bill will not be enacted before a series of improvements are made in the legal system. Campaigners say this could delay the ban for years. Credit: Getty/Adobe/Kim Mogg

Ban on no fault evictions delayed indefinitely by Tory government

Minister for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove

Council have found a fan in Michael Gove - John McLellan

Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, speaking at the Convention of the North in Manchester. PIC: James Speakman/PA Wire

Michael Gove: “Spirit” of Thatcherism will help North of England

Liberal Democrat MP Christine Jardine. Photo: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

MP highlights damp and mould issues

The new coal mine in Cumbria (West Cumbria Mining)

First new UK coal mine in 30 years given approval by ministers

Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng speaking to the media ahead of the Conservative Party annual conference at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham

Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng u-turn on scrapping 45p tax rates

Michael Gove said some core functions of government were 'simply, at the moment, not functioning' (Picture: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Even Tories admit this Zombie Government is 'not functioning' – Ian Murray MP

Boris Johnson has spoken to Tory 1922 Committee chairman Sir Graham Brady and agreed to stand down, with a new Tory leader set to be in place by the party conference in October, a No 10 source said.

Boris Johnson resigns as Tory MPs urge him to leave office now

Boris Johnson arriving in Downing Street after the Conservative Party was returned to power in the General Election with an increased majority. Boris Johnson will publicly announce his resignation later today, likely before lunchtime, the BBC is reporting. Issue date: Thursday July 7, 2022.

How the world reacted to news of Boris Johnson’s resignation

Families continue to struggle to make ends meet despite Government's levelling up policy (photo: Adobe)

Queen’s Speech ‘another nail in coffin’ of Levelling Up agenda Nigel Booth

Readers' letters: Culture of dishonesty harming Tory party

Michael Gove who has been criticised for "using silly voices" as he appeared to attempt American and Scouse accents during a broadcast interview where he was talking about the prospect of an emergency budget on BBC Breakfast to deal with the cost-of-living crisis when he broke into the different accents.

Watch: Michael Gove criticised for ‘silly voices’ in BBC interview

The pageantry of the Queen’s Speech, delivered by Prince Charles, was far removed from the reality of life for many people (Picture: Alastair Grant/WPA pool/Getty Images)

Both Tories and SNP failing to tackle cost-of-living crisis – Ian Murray MP

Readers' letters: Partygate is just tip of a moral iceberg

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon will "play her part" in offering refuge to Ukrainians "if needed", the Scottish Government has said (Photo by Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images).

Nicola Sturgeon will take in Ukrainian refugee 'if needed'

Sajid Javid said the Ukraine Family Scheme for refugees was “being made easier and more straightforward” from Tuesday.

UK offers sanctuary to sick Ukrainian children

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Sturgeon: Scotland 'stands ready' to take 3,000 refugees as 'super sponsor'

Readers' letters: Johnson has let us down on Covid

Private rented homes will be subjected to new rules as part of the Levelling Up agenda (image: NationalWorld)

Landlords could be forced to upgrade '800,000 homes' under new Levelling Up Whit...

The First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon is being invited by the UK Government to join them in 'levelling up' the country.

First Ministers urged to join UK Government in ‘levelling up’ the country

Jacob Rees-Mogg has said that Douglas Ross – who has told Boris Johnson to resign – ‘is not a big figure’.

Scottish Conservative leader 'not a big figure', according to Rees-Mogg
Amid the Downing Street party scandal, Jacob Rees-Mogg has said that Douglas Ross – who has told Boris Johnson to resign – ‘is not a big figure’.
Hannah Brown

A member of the public receives a dose of the Pfizer BioNtech vaccine at a vaccination centre (Getty Images)

Two jabs offer little protection against Omicron - but boosters up to 75% effect...

The number 35 Lothian Bus drives up the Royal Mile

Readers' letters: No 35 bus restores a vital service to unfit

The route connects residential areas of south Edinburgh to the Royal Infirmary

Lothian Buses might no longer call at bus stops at ERI because queues of cars tr...

Michael Gove's dancing lacks any 'real urgency or inner rhythm' according to the Strictly judge

Strictly judge's verdict on Michael Gove’s dancing

Mr Gove was spotted partying until around 3am (Photo: Getty Images)

Stunned clubbers spot Michael Gove partying in nightclub until 3am

Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove surprised clubbers when he was spotted dancing in a nightclub.

Watch Michael Gove dancing at Aberdeen club

Deputy First Minister John Swinney at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood. Picture: PA

Barring people who refuse vaccination 'wrong', says John Swinney

Matt Hancock, who has resigned as Health Secretary, looks towards Boris Johnson during a Cabinet meeting last July (Picture: Simon Dawson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Why Johnson's government is rotten to the core – Angus Robertson MSP

Michael Gove has said he “can’t see” Boris Johnson granting a new referendum on Scottish independence before the next general election.

Gove says PM will not allow Indyref2 until 2024

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he is "confident" that no further delay to the lifting of remaining Covid restrictions in England will be necessary, and will come to an end on 19 July (Photo: Shutterstock)

Boris Johnson ‘confident’ lockdown restrictions will end in England on 19 July

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce a delay to the ending of social-distancing rules as the Delta variant continues to spread rapidly (Photo: Shutterstock)

Boris Johnson set to delay Covid lockdown easing by four weeks amid rise in case...

MPs say there is 'no justification' for vaccine passports (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

MPs say that 'discriminatory' vaccine passports 'are not the answer' to lockdown...

Furlough scheme could be extended past end date, Michael Gove suggests

Summer holidays abroad could become a reality for Brits under new Covid vaccine passports plans put forward by the European Union. (Pic: Shutterstock)

Vaccine passports: how will Covid travel certificates work?

WHO has said that the likes of vaccine passports should not be implemented for international travellers (Photo: MOHAMMED ABED/AFP via Getty Images)

WHO says that vaccine passports should not be permitted for foreign travel - the...

Nicola Sturegon has said people need to keep an open mind to the possibility of vaccine passports (Photo: Shutterstock)

Could Vaccine passports be introduced in Scotland?

Covid-19 deaths following the festive period were double the number estimated by Scottish Government modellers.

Deaths from Christmas Covid-19 infections double Scottish Government estimates

Lord David Frost has been appointed as a full member of Boris Johnson's cabinet to oversee the UK's future relationship with the EU. (Pic: PA)

Lord David Frost: who is the ex-Brexit negotiator now in charge of EU relations?

Vaccine passports are "under consideration" according to Dominic Raab (Photo: Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Vaccine passports still being considered under plans for lockdown easing - what ...

Scotland is nearing the one million vaccinated figure

Hope is in sight as vaccination milestone comes into view - Angus Robertson

The first minister has said she is 'not ecstatic' about Boris Johnson's trip to Scotland (Getty Images)

Is Boris Johnson breaking lockdown restrictions by visiting Scotland today?

There is still much left unknown following the Harassment Complaints Committee.

SNP governance does not inspire confidence - your views

Digital 'Covid health passports' are being trialled - here's why it's controvers...

Hundreds of international flights are arriving in the UK each day - with no Covi...

This is when lockdown measures are likely to lift across the four UK nations

All arrivals to the UK could soon need a negative Covid test - what we know so f...

The chancellor has now announced a new one-off grant for businesses (Picture: Shutterstock)

This is how much your company could get as government announces new support

Lost EU benefits will become increasingly obvious - your views