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Michael Gove defends Prime Minister's visit to Scotland

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Michael Gove defends Prime Minister's visit to Scotland

Michael Gove defends Prime Minister's visit to Scotland

Michael Gove has insisted that Boris Johnson’s trip to Scotland is “absolutelyessential” despite criticism of the visit from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.He said there is “no substitute for a leader better than being there” whenasked why the Prime Minister did not speak to people remotely.


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