Boris Johnson plans to ‘love bomb’ Scotland in a bid to soften independence support
Boris Johnson is planning to "love bomb" Scotland in a bid to stem support for independence.
Michael Gove
Johnson’s Brexit deal to be brought before Commons this week
MPs will be asked to vote on the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal this week as the Government begins its push to take Britain out of the European Union next month.
Johnson to address new Tory MPs as they prepare to vote on Brexit deal
Boris Johnson is to address his new intake of Tory MPs as they prepare to vote on his Brexit deal and he seeks to transform the nation after his landslide victory.
Johnson to address new Tory MPs as they prepare to vote on Brexit deal
Boris Johnson is to address his new intake of Tory MPs as they prepare to vote on his Brexit deal.
Boris Johnson celebrates election landslide by telling anti-Brexit protesters to ‘put a sock in the megaphone’
Boris Johnson has celebrated winning the biggest Conservative majority since the 1980s by calling on anti-Brexit protesters to "put a sock in the megaphone".
Downing Street changes switchboard message after Michael Gove reveals number
Downing Street has been forced to change its telephone switchboard message after a Cabinet minister invited members of the public to ring up to find out the Prime Minister’s diary details.
Michael Gove insists fisheries access won’t be traded away
Michael Gove has insisted access to fishing waters would not be traded away in return for access to European markets after Brexit.
Michael Gove accused of ‘sanctioning stereotypes’ after tweeting Stormzy lyrics
Cabinet minister Michael Gove has been accused of “sanctioning stereotypes” after quoting the rapper Stormzy in a tweet.
Michael Gove vows to protect post-Brexit farming cash
Michael Gove has pledged farm payments would be maintained at their current levels during the next parliament to compensate for the loss of CAP payments after Brexit.
Tories pledge ‘five-year guarantee’ for farm funding
The Conservatives have made an election pledge to maintain levels of farm funding for the lifetime of the next Parliament – a full two years longer than the current commitment.
Gove’s use of Scots word ‘scunnered’ left Cabinet colleagues perplexed
Michael Gove has revealed he left Cabinet colleagues baffled when he used the Scots word “scunnered” in a Downing Street meeting.
New Scottish independence referendum will not be granted, Gove insists
Cabinet minister Michael Gove has ruled out the prospect of Nicola Sturgeon being granted a second independence referendum – even if her party wins a majority at Holyrood in 2021.
Aberdeen tycoon pledges £5,000 towards Ross Thomson’s re-election campaign
A former Labour donor has pledged £5,000 to try to help Ross Thomson retain the Aberdeen South seat for the Conservatives.
Michael Gove accuses SNP of quietly wanting no-deal Brexit
Michael Gove has claimed the refusal of the SNP to back Boris Johnson's Brexit Bill is evidence the party want the UK leave the EU without a deal.
Michael Gove attacks Scottish Government over Brexit fishing preparations
Michael Gove last night claimed Scottish ministers had only just “woken up” to the need to make sure north-east fishing ports are ready for Brexit.
Michael Gove blasts Scottish Government’s Brexit plans
Michael Gove has said he is "deeply worried" about the Scottish Government's Brexit preparations, claiming cash was not being passed on to support the fishing industry.
Analysis: Boris Johnson turns up the heat in the battle for Brexit
Boris Johnson flew back into a violent political storm yesterday.
Michael Gove will spend ‘whatever it takes’ to prepare for no-deal Brexit
Michael Gove has said he is willing to spend "whatever it takes" to prepare the UK for a no-deal Brexit on October 31.
Supervet traps himself in cage to highlight ‘terrible’ conditions at puppy farms
Noel Fitzpatrick, star of Channel 4’s The Supervet, has trapped himself in a cage to highlight the conditions some farmed puppies are kept in.
Michael Gove announces technology fund to ‘revolutionise’ the fishing industry
A call to action has been issued to tech firms and engineers to help "revolutionise" the fishing industry through artificial intelligence and "smart boats".
Aberdeen teacher retires after 46-year career during which he taught future political stars
Arthur Jamieson had meant to stay at Aberdeen's Robert Gordon's College for six weeks, but instead became a fixture there during a 46-year career in which he taught pupils who would reach the heights of British sport and politics.
First review of food system in UK for 75 years
A review of the UK food system has been announced by Defra Secretary of State Michael Gove.
BBC blames ‘error’ for message appearing to criticise Emily Maitlis
The BBC has blamed an “error” after comments appearing to criticise presenter Emily Maitlis appeared on its website.
North-east property tycoon backed Gove in Tory leadership race
A north-east tycoon has revealed he financially backed the campaign of Michael Gove for the Tory leadership.
Race to Downing Street gets ugly as Tory leadership contenders repeatedly clash
The Tory leadership race turned ugly last night as the five remaining candidates brutally clashed over Brexit in a live TV debate.
Tory leadership contenders declare independence referendum will not happen under ‘any circumstances’
A second Scottish independence referendum will not happen under "any circumstances", two of the leading contenders to become Britain's next prime minister have said.
OPINION: How is Gove still in the race, hasn’t he had his marching powders?
Sniff. What’s that? Sniff. Just a runny nose, that’s all. Sniff.
Catherine Deveney: Stone me, why can’t you see – these toking Tories are blind to injustice and hypocrisy
Given that a side effect of taking cocaine is losing touch with reality, it surely can’t just be Boris Johnson and Michael Gove who have indulged in the Hooray Henry party.
Boris Johnson moves one step closer to Downing Street after big win in Tory leadership race
Boris Johnson has moved one step closer to Downing Street after a huge win in the first ballot of the Tory leadership race.
Tom Peterkin: Tory leadership battle in danger of neglecting the Union
Surveying the cast of characters vying to become the next prime minister, Michael Portillo described the list as “extremely thin to tell the truth”.
Donald Trump considers ‘placing an order for a Gordon tartan kilt’
Donald Trump "may well place an order" for a Gordon tartan kilt after seeing Michael Gove sport one to the state banquet on Monday night.
Ewing demand to Defra over £110m Cap support
The Scottish Government has asked Defra to deliver almost £110 million in extra Common Agricultural Policy (Cap) support to farmers and crofters north of the border.