Cumbria coal mine fight goes to the heart of Boris Johnson’s levelling up woes November 17, 2021 Boris Johnson is not in favour of coal, or so he insisted on Monday when asked about the plans to build a new mine in Cumbria. The PM shifted the blame: ultimately it will be on the local planning authorities to decide, he said. Except that it won’t be. The decision has been taken out [...]
Michael Gove says government will spend ‘whatever it takes’ to prepare for no-deal Brexit August 9, 2019 The government is prepared to spend “whatever it takes” to ensure Britain is prepared for a no-deal Brexit, Michael Gove has said. Read more: Boris Johnson warns civil servants against ‘complacency’ over no-deal Brexit “The government has done a lot to prepare but there is still a lot to do,” Gove – who is responsible [...]
Scotland to Northern Ireland underwater tunnel could be green lit next month February 14, 2021 An underwater tunnel connecting Great Britain and Northern Ireland could get the green light as early as next month. The tunnel, which could be dubbed Boris’ Burrow, would help ease post-Brexit tensions, after Boris Johnson’s withdrawal agreement created checks for some goods travelling between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Network Rail chair Sir Peter Hendy [...]
UK exports via sea to EU down 68 per cent since end of Brexit transition February 7, 2021 UK exports through sea freight to the EU in January plummeted by 68 per cent compared to last year, according to new data from the UK’s lorry lobby. Figures from the Road Haulage Association (RHA), which have been shown to Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove, also revealed that up to 75 per cent of lorries [...]
Michael Gove ‘deeply regrets’ cocaine ‘mistake’ June 8, 2019 Tory leadership candidate Michael Gove has said he “deeply regrets” taking cocaine while working as a journalist more than 20 years ago. Speaking to the Daily Mail, he said he had taken the Class A drug at several “social events” during his days as a reporter. Read more: Johnson’s leadership campaign receives £50,000 from CMC [...]
And they’re off! The Tory party looks for alternatives amid Johnson struggles January 20, 2022 ON Tuesday morning of this week, the furore surrounding Boris Johnson’s attendance at a lockdown garden party in May 2020 appeared to be dying down in Westminster. The Prime Minister’s apology in the house had, it seemed, put judgment day on hold until the publication of the now infamous Cabinet Office report from Sue Gray. [...]
Michael Gove to meet President Trump in private June 4, 2019 Donald Trump is set for a one-to-one meeting with environment secretary Michael Gove after the US president requested a get-together. A source close to Gove confirmed Trump’s team asked for the meeting last night, and details are currently being ironed out. Gove met Trump in January 2017, when he interview him for the Times in [...]
Government poaches trade expert Allie Renison to bolster international efforts May 21, 2021 Allie Renison, one of the UK’s most respected trade policy experts, is set to join Government as a senior official at the Department for International Trade. City A.M. understands she will take up the role in the coming weeks. Renison has served as Head of Trade Policy at the Institute of Directors for several years [...]
Embracing uncertainty is the only path out of the pandemic August 4, 2021 A few days ago, Sajid Javid made one of the most thoughtful and encouraging statements by a government minister during the whole Covid crisis. Early In July, he seemed to be falling under the control of the modellers. The number of daily infections, he stated confidently, would soon reach 100,000, bowing to the so-called experts. [...]
Hugging to be allowed soon as UK on track for lockdown easing May 9, 2021 Brits will be allowed to hug once again soon as Boris Johnson is set to confirm the next stage of the UK’s easing of lockdown restrictions. Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove said the prime minister will give the green light tomorrow for the next stage of the roadmap on 17 May. This will mean people [...]