Michael Gove

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 Patrick Hollis

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

MP highlights damp and mould issues Kevin Quinn

The new coal mine in Cumbria (West Cumbria Mining)

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

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 Sam Blewett

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 Ian Murray

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 Alexander Brown

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 Neil McIntosh

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 By The Newsroom

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 Stephen Mcilkenny

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 Ian Murray

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

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' Hannah Brown

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 Amy Gibbons

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

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

Readers' letters: Johnson has let us down on Covid By The Newsroom

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... Carly Roberts

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 Katrine Bussey

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 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... Group Reporter

The number 35 Lothian Bus drives up the Royal Mile

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

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... By The Newsroom

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 Alex Green

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... Rhona Shennan

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

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? Matt Brooks

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... Rhona Shennan

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? Alex Nelson

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 Conor Matchett

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? Matt Brooks

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 ... Rhona Shennan

Scotland is nearing the one million vaccinated figure

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

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

SNP governance does not inspire confidence - your views By The Newsroom

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

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

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

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

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 Chelsea Rocks

Lost EU benefits will become increasingly obvious - your views By The Newsroom

Schools could remain closed in January to bring down Covid infection rates - wha... Ethan Shone

The UK should expect ‘some disruption’ after leaving the EU on 31 December - wha... Ethan Shone

Michael Gove failed to give Christine Grahame the answers she was looking for when asked about a level playing field for Scottish and Northern Irish firms, with the latter, but not the former, able to trade tariff-free with the EU. (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Bojo's Brexit deal may see Scots firms go to Northern Ireland –Christine Grahame Christine Grahame