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The curious and convenient disappearance of Michael Gove

MANDRAKE wonders why Michael Gove was nowhere to be seen ahead of his call for Boris Johnson to resign

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Michael Gove in the House of Commons. Photo: PA

Why was Michael Gove nowhere to be seen ahead of his decision to once again come out against Boris Johnson?

“In the old days, Rupert Murdoch could just put in a phone call to him to tell him what to do, but now, at 91, the old boy is pretty hard of hearing so it’s necessary to conduct audiences in person,” whispers my mole.

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