Michael Gove
Tories not defeated yet, says Gove as he insists election not in ‘Fergie time’
A series of polls this week have suggested the Conservatives are heading for their worst defeat ever.
Tories claim first-time buyers will be ‘hammered’ by stamp duty under Labour
Housing Secretary Michael Gove said the Conservatives have a ‘clear plan’ to help young people get on the housing ladder.
Veteran minister Michael Gove becomes latest high-profile Tory to stand down
The Housing Secretary joined a growing parliamentary exodus on Friday.
Nearly 80 Tory MPs quitting ahead of General Election in post-war record exodus
The total not seeking re-election on July 4 hit 76 on Friday afternoon.
‘Other dominoes will fall’ if Israel undermined, says Gove
Michael Gove suggested pro-Palestine marches had enabled antisemitism and threatened the West’s security.
Gove admits ‘regret’ over number of children living in temporary accommodation
The Housing Secretary conceded the Government needs to increase the supply of homes.
Rental reforms clear the Commons amid fears they favour landlords over tenants
The Government has been accused of implementing an ‘indefinite delay’ on banning so-called no-fault evictions.
Deputy PM Oliver Dowden ‘confident’ on rental reform
Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner accused the Government of delaying justice for renters.
Charities warn Bill to ban no-fault evictions ‘will fail’ if amendments backed
There are calls for ministers to resist pressure from ‘vested interests’ ahead of key votes on the Renters (Reform) Bill on Wednesday.
Return of renters Bill to Parliament ‘little cause for celebration’
But a landlords’ organisation has urged MPs to ‘ensure swift passage’ of the Bill into law.