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16:04 EST, 9 June 2012
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16:39 EST, 9 June 2012
Tory MPs are queuing up to praise Education Secretary Michael Gove after his dazzling performance at the Leveson Inquiry boosted his hopes of becoming the next Tory leader.
Arts Minister Ed Vaizey gushes: ‘Gove is a higher form of evolution, we should bow down and worship him.’
Vaizey offered no such praise for his boss, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt, whose leadership hopes were killed off by his Leveson flop.
Gushing: Tory MPs are queuing up to praise Education Secretary Michael Gove after his performance at the Leveson Inquiry
Ed Richards, the £400,000-a-year Ofcom boss tipped to be the next BBC Director-General, had a curious working routine when he wrote Tony Blair’s 2001 Election manifesto.
‘Ed disappeared to his cottage in the Black Mountains in Wales for days on end,’ said a former No 10 colleague. ‘He said it was easier to think there.’
If Ed Miliband needs any last-minute tips before facing lead barrister Robert Jay at the Leveson Inquiry this week, he could have a word with lawyer wife Justine. She works at the Thirty Nine Essex Street chambers where Mr Jay earns a crust.
A low swipe at Otto the sausage dog…
Energy Minister Greg Barker has become the first politician to receive a death threat against his dog.
Low swipe: Greg Barker has become the first politician to recieve a death threat against his dog
It came after Greg was criticised for using his Whitehall office microwave to heat a cushion for his dachshund pup Otto, pictured with him, right. ‘Some idiot said he would cut Otto’s legs off,’ said Greg.
‘The poor chap is short enough already.’
Tory MP Claire Perry regrets having to sell her £2.8 million, Grade II listed 16th Century Salisbury family home to fulfil a pledge to move to her Devizes seat.
Not even the prospect of making a £1 million profit on the house eases her pain. ‘It is a real wrench,’ she sighs. Dog is sure her Wiltshire constituents will be grateful.
Beefing about Nick
Lib Dem Defence Minister Nick Harvey has been mocked by Tory MPs after he held a defence summit with the pacifist Quakers.
‘What is the point of apologising for the absence of fighter jets on aircraft carriers to people who want to ditch both?’ snorted one. ‘What next? A summit on the beef industry with vegans?’
The revelation that strait-laced Margaret Beckett got ‘very drunk’ on margaritas on a trip to New York came as no surprise to her husband Leo. ‘Aye, that sounds about right!’ he chuckled.
If the PM caves in to the European Court of Human Rights’ six-month deadline for the UK to grant votes for prisoners, it will be just in time for convicts to vote in the November 15 elections for local police chiefs. Which means candidates could tour jails to canvass for votes.
Dave was in characteristic ‘chillaxing’ mood at an ‘at home’ drinks party for Tory MPs in his Downing Street flat. During a guided tour of the apartment, he paused at a large map of the world and quipped: ‘Where shall I invade next? – I’ve done Libya!’
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If Michael Gove is the answer, you’re asking the wrong question.
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When it comes to Michael Gove, I think a reality check is in order. First the idea of The Tories changing their Leader before The next election is pretty remote, though far from impossible. Another, say 18 months of lousy opinion poll ratings, leading to the conviction that Cameron is a sure loser, could well do it. At the moment The Government is unpopular, there is no evidence that changing The Leader would make much difference. The DM, The Telegraph have spent about 6 months cheer leading for Mr Gove, mainly because he is considered Right Wing and does not indulge in all the touchy feely stuff. He was impressive at Levinson, mainly because he was forthright and not afraid to say what he really believed. However not enough of The Electorate share those beliefs. The DM wants a Conservative Party that shares its Right Wing or traditional beliefs, The opinion polls have always shown that is not what The Electorate wants.
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