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Jul 16
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Show 360. Michael Gove - LIVE

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Michael Gove - LIVE


One of the most transformational and impactful Cabinet ministers of recent years is on top form as he reminisces about his biggest moments. 

What was going through his mind at that press conference the morning after the Brexit referendum?

How did Boris react when he changed his mind about backing him?

How did he end up throwing shapes in an Aberdeen nightclub?

Michael also gives his take on Reform and Nigel Farage. How worried should we be about him becoming Prime Minister?

This is an outrageous and incisive interview with a phenomenal political brain. 


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