Michael Gove

Concerns have been raised about the number of children being homeschooled in Blackpool

Givan's curriculum reforms aimed at 'breaking the cycle of poverty' in NI

Labour has proudly reset relations with Ireland, including the recent summit in Liverpool, above, involving the highest levels of the UK and Ireland governments, and has not pushed back at all against Ireland for suing Britain over legacy (Photo by Peter Byrne - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Ben Lowry: The UK response to Ireland suing it on legacy has been feeble

The Education Minister says the focus will now be on “what children learn, how and for what purpose”

Givan announces shake-up of Northern Ireland's education system

Author Juno Dawson pictured in 2017 (photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

Northern Irish campaign group attacks press watchdog ruling on trans author

Former First Minister Arlene Foster has queried what the government under former PM Boris Johnson did about Theresa May's "mistakes" on the Irish border.

Baroness Foster blames Theresa May for Irish border 'mistake'

Tanaiste Micheal Martin speaking at a press conference at the Canal Court Hotel in Newry

It is up to UK to pursue firms over Grenfell Tower fire – Micheal Martin

Morning View

Editorial: UK needs to set out plan for retaliation against Irish legacy case

Cllr Andrew McMurray (Alliance).

Irish language group to lobby Michael Gove over levelling up grant

Minister for Levelling Up, Michael Gove (third left) facing camera, NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris (second left), and First Minister Michelle O'Neill, Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly (second right), across the table at the first East-West Council meeting at Dover House in London this week. Mr Gove says: "It was great to sit once again around the table with the devolved leaders of Northern Ireland in a way that has been impossible over the past couple of years." Pic: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Michael Gove: Every day I see how Stormont strengthens our links across the UK

The first meeting of the new East-West Council took place this week. The new body was set up to improve business and educational links across the UK.

Letter: Does East-West Council actually set NI apart?

(left to right) Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris, First Minister Michelle O'Neill, Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly and Minister for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, pose for a photograph at the first East-West Council meeting at Dover House in London

East-West Council is not a 'talking shop' says government after first meeting

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris (second left), and Minister for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove (third left) face, First Minister Michelle O'Neill, Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly (second right), across the table at the first East-West Council meeting at Dover House in London. The new body to improve business and educational links across the UK, was created under the deal that restored powersharing in Northern Ireland

East-West Council does not undermine GFA structures say Stormont ministers

Minister for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove

Inaugural meeting of East-West Council to take place today in London

Communities Secretary Michael Gove making a statement to MPs in the House of Commons on 14 March, where he set out the the Government's new definition of extremism. Photo: PA

Concerns about impact of new definition of extremism on NI

Morning View

Editorial: Two main parties at Westminster should form common front against hate

A previous protest outside the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast

Kingspan accused over Grenfell as Ulster rugby sponsorship deal to end
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has accused insulation company Kingspan of trying to “wriggle out of their responsibilities” in relation to the Grenfell Tower fire as he blamed the firm for giving capitalism “a bad name”.
By Aine Fox, PA Social Affairs Correspondent

DUP MP for East Belfast Gavin Robinson has slammed the BDS movement - saying it is "focused on the Jewish people as much or more than it is on the state of Israel."

DUP: BDS movement demonises Jewish people

King Charles, wearing a tie with patterns made up of Greek flags, speaks with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as they attend Cop28 climate summit in Dubai yesterday. Mr Sunak did not meet his Greek counterpart over his critical comments about the UK, yet Leo Varadkar's anti British comments ever even draw a riposte from London, let alone a cancelled meeting. Pic: Chris Jackson/PA

Ben Lowry: Ireland has repeatedly chided UK yet it was Greece that was snubbed

Secretary of State for Levelling Up Michael Gove at a press conference during the British-Irish Council (BIC) summit at Dublin Castle on Friday

Irish government challenge to UK legacy laws would not derail relations – Gove

Housing Secretary Michael Gove wrote to Tory backbenchers to say the ban on “no-fault” section 21 evictions promised as part of the Renters Reform Bill will not be enacted before a series of improvements are made in the legal system. Campaigners say this could delay the ban for years. Credit: Getty/Adobe/Kim Mogg

Ban on no fault evictions delayed indefinitely by Tory government

The Israel Solidarity Rally in Trafalgar Square, London, on Sunday, attended by Ruth Dudley Edwards. The rally called for the safe return of hostages and highlighted the effect of the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel. Chief rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, told those in attendance: 'It’s at a time such as this that we discover who our true friends are.' According to Ruth Dudley Edwards, this doesn't include Ireland's president Michael D Higgins, who said European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen had been 'thoughtless and even reckless' when she voiced support for Israel in the wake of the Hamas terrorist attacks

Ruth Dudley Edwards: Higgins brings shame on his office with Israel comments

Minister for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove during the Northern Ireland Investment Summit 2023 at the ICC, Belfast

Northern Ireland could become what Hong Kong was for Asia: Gove

Speakers at the event will include Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch, Mr Heaton-Harris, Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove (pictured) and US Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland Joseph Kennedy III

Investment summit can lead to prosperous future – Heaton-Harris

Northern Ireland’s innovative businesses will be showcased to more than 100 investors from the USA, Middle East, Europe and Asia Pacific regions this September. The Summit marks a significant opportunity to demonstrate Northern Ireland’s innovation and technological strengths across its internationally renowned sectors, including advanced manufacturing, software and technology, financial and professional services, and emerging health and life sciences. Speakers at the event will include Housing and Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove

Over 100 global investors confirmed for Summit in Northern Ireland

Michael Gove speaking during a press conference following a British-Irish Council (BIC) summit meeting in Jersey

DUP MP urges Michael Gove to 'wake up' to concerns of unionists around Protocol

(left to right) Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Chief Minister of Jersey Kristina Moore and Michael Gove during a press conference following a British-Irish Council (BIC) summit meeting at the L'Horizon Hotel in St Brelade's Bay, Jersey. Picture date: Friday June 16, 2023.

DUP trade concerns addressed effectively by Windsor Framework – Gove

The republican threat was that if they failed to get satisfactory terms, the IRA would kill more people. Indeed, they had already bombed Canary Wharf in 1996, killing two people including a Pakistani newsagent, to persuade John Major to drop his demand for prior decommissioning of weapons before talks could start

Belfast Agreement @25: As a Trimble advisor I opposed the deal - Graham Gudgin
Far from being an example to the world of peace and reconciliation, the 1998 agreement was an unnecessary exercise in appeasement of terror, writes Dr Graham Gudgin, who was economic advisor to the then Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble:
Graham Gudgin

King Charles

Sandra: 'Gear up for an historic week ahead as our Royals dust their Crowns'

Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove.

Labour claim only 8% of Levelling Up fund spent so far

Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove appearing on the BBC 1 current affairs programme, Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg. Picture date: Sunday March 26, 2023

Opponents of Brexit deal with EU were of ‘a particular vintage’: 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

Minister for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

Levelling Up: Questions asked over proportion of fund share

The new coal mine in Cumbria (West Cumbria Mining)

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

TUV Leader Jim Allister speaks during a anti-Northern Ireland Protocol rally in Bangor, County Down. Picture date: Saturday April 30, 2022.

No stock in current talks resolving Northern Ireland Protocol says TUV

News Letter editorial

Let’s hope the arrival of Heaton-Harris as SoS points to new approach on NI

Under Boris Johnson, Michael Gove was nominally in charge of the government’s longer-term strategy on the Union, until he was sacked. There is more to safeguarding the UK than amending the Northern Ireland Protocol

It will be hard for new prime minister to back out of NI Protocol bill

Brandon Lewis

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Brandon Lewis resigns

The Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis yesterday urged Boris Johnson to go, having backed him from Belfast earlier in the day. Above, Mr Lewis in happier times when he was chairman of the Conservative Party with Mr Johnson after the latter became Tory leader and prime minister, in July 2019

Brandon leads the push to sack Boris

Prime Minister Boris Johnson last night sacked Cabinet rival Michael Gove, right

Johnson sacks Gove and vows to stay in No 10 despite Cabinet revolt

The then Conservative party chairman Brandon Lewis with Boris Johnson after it was announced that the latter had won the leadership ballot for the Tories. Mr Lewis, now NI secretary, is said to believe Mr Johnson's position is untentable. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Brandon Lewis among cabinet ministers to tell Boris Johnson to quit

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

Communities Secretary Michael Gove

Gove under fire for ‘silly voices’ in TV interview

Removing GB-NI customs checks and other NI Protocol requirements could risk a trade war between the UK and the EU

NI Protocol: Plans drawn up to remove GB-NI checks and ECJ powers

Prime Minister Boris Johnson (left) and Finland's President Sauli Niinisto, shake hands after signing a security assurance at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland.

Boris Johnson tells EU there is no need for ‘drama’ over Northern Ireland

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson during a joint press conference in Harpsund, the country retreat of Swedish prime ministers.

Boris Johnson: Belfast Agreement more important than maintaining Protocol

News Letter editorial

Pre meditated murderers should face 50 years in jail

A family arrive at the border crossing in Medyka, Poland after fleeing from the Ukraine. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

First refugees under new scheme could arrive in UK in week’s time

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...

Housing campaigners praise move to get Kingspan axed as Ulster Rugby sponsor

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...

First Minister Paul Givan.

More Covid restrictions not envisaged before Christmas, say Stormont leaders

Dr. Michael McBride

First Omicron variant cases in Northern Ireland confirmed

NI Chamber President, Paul Murnaghan, Sir Mo Farah CBE and Tara Pollock, corporate affairs director, BT Enterprise

Time to shake off the shackles and focus on opportunity

Mr Gove was spotted partying until around 3am (Photo: Getty Images)

Stunned clubbers spot Michael Gove partying in nightclub until 3am

Tim McGarry, who writes a column for the News Letter every other Thursday

Tim McGarry: For advice on the benefits of Brexit, just ask the Shinners

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