Gove talks tripe amid concerns over ‘unconventional’ food being thrown away
Michael Gove was heard talking tripe in the Commons as he encouraged people to indulge in “unconventional” food.
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UK Government accused of ‘feckless and reckless’ approach to Brexit
Michael Gove has faced claims the UK Government is guilty of a “feckless and reckless” approach to Brexit and that a no-deal scenario risks “irreparable” harm to the farming industry.
Gove pledges compensation for farmers in no-deal Brexit
Livestock farmers will be compensated if markets collapse in the event of a no-deal Brexit, Environment Secretary, Michael Gove, revealed yesterday when addressing north-east farmers at Keith.
Gove backs Brexit deal to revitalise fishing in the north-east of Scotland
A top government minister insisted yesterday Brexit will lead to a revitalised fishing industry in the north-east of Scotland.
‘Natasha’s law’ on food labels is about saving lives, says allergy girl’s father
New Government proposals to toughen food labelling laws to protect allergy sufferers are about saving lives, the father of teenager Natasha Ednan-Laperouse has said.
Brexit group posts huge billboards of MPs’ quotes around Dover
Giant posters featuring quotes from prominent Brexit politicians have been pasted onto billboards around Dover.
Gove will pay no-deal Brexit farming bill, vows Scottish agriculture secretary
Michael Gove will be liable for billions of pounds of a no-deal Brexit farming bill, Scotland’s agriculture secretary has vowed.
‘Real gains’ from Brexit at risk if no deal reached
Leaving the European Union without a deal would put at risk “real gains” from Brexit such as boosting productivity in farming and protecting the environment, Michael Gove has said.
New protections for urban trees unveiled by Michael Gove
Urban trees could be given greater protection from felling under new plans announced by Environment Secretary Michael Gove.
Michael Gove’s son in horrific Christmas Eve accident
Cabinet minister Michael Gove has paid tribute to “wonderful” NHS staff who treated his son after a horrific Christmas Eve accident.
Retailers sold 1.75 billion plastic bags in 2017/18, figures show
Nearly two billion 5p plastic bags were sold in the last financial year, figures from the government show.
Carrier bag charge to be doubled to 10p and extended to smaller shops
Shoppers will have to pay 10p for a carrier bag at all stores across England under plans set out by the Environment Secretary Michael Gove.
Growers face loss of metaldehyde by 2020
A pesticide used in slug pellets is to be banned because of the danger it poses to other wildlife, the Government has announced.
Theresa May’s Brexit deal will pass, says Michael Gove
Michael Gove has said he believes the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal will survive.
Rules shake-up may see drones on UK’s farms
Drones to monitor wildlife schemes and local advisers to help farmers with issues like welfare should be part of future farm regulation, a review suggests.
Michael Gove and Ed Balls filmed dancing Gangnam Style at Christmas party
Cabinet minister Michael Gove has been filmed throwing off the shackles of the government crisis and dancing Gangnam Style with former Labour minister Ed Balls.
Watch: Michael Gove heckled by anti-Brexit Santa Claus
Michael Gove has been heckled by a bell-ringing anti-Brexit Santa who told him: “You’ve been a very naughty boy.”
Many Tory MPs publicly backing Theresa May ahead of decision on her future
Theresa May has been given public backing from more than half of all Tory MPs ahead of the vote to decide on her fate.
Possible contenders to be the next Prime Minister
Enough Tory MPs have now requested a vote of confidence in Theresa May to trigger a leadership contest.
Gove warns on risks of reopening talks as he insists Brexit vote will go ahead
Michael Gove has insisted the Brexit deal vote will go ahead on Tuesday, warning Tory rebels that while Theresa May could win extra concessions from Brussels, reopening talks risks making it worse.
David Mundell pledges ‘watertight commitment’ to get best Brexit fishing deal
The responsibility to fight for better fishing rights for the UK after Brexit will be “enshrined in law” under new proposals tabled by the Scottish Secretary.
Ministers will be obliged to get best deal for fishermen – Mundell
Proposed changes to fishing legislation will ensure the industry prospers as the UK leaves the EU, Scottish Secretary David Mundell said.
Reintroduction of lynx to UK vetoed by Defra
Farm leaders have hailed the UK Government’s decision to reject plans to reintroduce lynx into the Kielder Forest in Northumberland.
Michael Gove urged to make changes to Fisheries Bill by Scottish Minister
Fisheries Secretary Fergus Ewing has written to Michael Gove calling for changes to the UK Fisheries Bill.
May tells MPs to ‘hold their nerve’ over Brexit agreement
Theresa May has told Tory MPs to “hold their nerve” and back her Brexit deal.
May was warned of Northern Ireland backstop being ‘bad outcome’ for UK
Theresa May’s chief Brexit adviser secretly warned her that the Northern Ireland “backstop” agreed in her deal with Brussels was a “bad outcome” for Britain, it has been reported.
Gove says Government can win vote on Theresa May’s Brexit deal
Michael Gove has insisted the Government can win the crucial Commons vote on Theresa May’s Brexit deal, despite scores of Tory MPs threatening to vote against it.
PM’s fishing ‘red lines’ defended, insists Gove
The UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove has predicted a “whopper” post-Brexit boost to the nation’s fishing industry, as he vowed never to forget the “last-minute sell-out” of coastal communities in the original common market negotiations.
Michael Gove reveals which Game of Thrones character he would be
Michael Gove has left Twitter users incredulous after sharing results from an online quiz about TV show Game Of Thrones on his official Twitter account.
May under pressure amid resignations and emerging plot
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has insisted he will not be “bounced into resigning” by “carpetbagger” Cabinet colleagues after a string of ministers quit in protest at Theresa May’s deal.
Growing row over future of Scottish agriculture post-Brexit
UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove has suggested “forces” in the Holyrood government are playing politics with plans to support farmers post-Brexit.
UK government claims new Fisheries Bill could deliver additional £540 million a year and 5,000 jobs to the industry
Environment Secretary Michael Gove will today launch a new Fisheries Bill, described as a “major milestone” in delivering the UK Government’s pledge to take back control of British waters after Brexit.