When asked if Mr Gove had visited him, the PM said he would not be giving a “running commentary”.
Mr Johnson continues to reject calls to resign.
Politics
06th Jul 2022
Boris Johnson has sacked Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove, it has been confirmed.
It comes just hours after Mr Gove said he was unhappy with the prime minister staying in his position, Sky News understands.
Commenting on the news, a Number 10 source said: “You can’t have a snake who is not with you on any of the big arguments who then gleefully tells the press the leader has to go.”
Mr Johnson had vowed to keep going on Wednesday, despite dozens of Tory MPs departing in the last 24 hours. Former health secretary Sajid Javid and chancellor Rishi Sunak were amongst those who quit.
By Charlie Herbert