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Michael Gove divorce

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MayBee70 Fri 02-Jul-21 18:12:31

So Michael Gove is getting divorced now. Surely he hasn’t been having an affair?

lemongrove Fri 02-Jul-21 23:08:23

MayBee70

It’s like the fall of Rome isn’t it except we’ve got how many more years of this government?

Calm yourself Maybee... it’s a government minister getting a divorce ....the fall of Rome!?

lemongrove Fri 02-Jul-21 23:12:32

Interestingly, if there was any truth in the gay theory, what does that say about GN members who are horrified at the mere thought? Would they be so repelled if it was a Labour shadow minister? Does homophobia raise it’s ugly head only for Conservative MP’s and Ministers?
Have a think about it.wink

Curlywhirly Fri 02-Jul-21 23:39:10

After the outing of Matt Hancock it was hinted in the press that there was another high profile MP who was also having an extramarital affair, and it was well known by those in the media. Maybe this is the MP?

growstuff Fri 02-Jul-21 23:42:09

lemongrove

Interestingly, if there was any truth in the gay theory, what does that say about GN members who are horrified at the mere thought? Would they be so repelled if it was a Labour shadow minister? Does homophobia raise it’s ugly head only for Conservative MP’s and Ministers?
Have a think about it.wink

Who's horrified?

FarNorth Sat 03-Jul-21 00:04:36

She knows that, deep down inside, you are not the Master of the Universe you purport to be.

Did anyone really think "Master of the Universe" applied to any of our so-called leaders? grin

FarNorth Sat 03-Jul-21 00:15:23

lemongrove I'd guess the general revulsion is about the person of Gove rather than homophobia.

NotSpaghetti Sat 03-Jul-21 00:19:14

No, FarNorth but probably several of them think they are.

B9exchange Sat 03-Jul-21 00:21:05

Did anyone really think "Master of the Universe" applied to any of our so-called leaders?

I think Sarah was saying that cabinet ministers erroneously believe themselves to be 'Masters of the Universe', I don't thing anyone else does grin

FarNorth Sat 03-Jul-21 01:14:56

gringrin

vegansrock Sat 03-Jul-21 05:03:06

Let’s face it, the tabloids, and I suspect the public, love a sex scandal. If there’s one to be had it will be out there eventually, unless you are like Johnson and can afford payoffs. Mind you, Gove and sex scandal do not appear to be natural bedfellows.

Whitewavemark2 Sat 03-Jul-21 06:06:16

This would all make the most glorious Whitehall farce wouldn’t it?

Hancock and Gove could move into a flat together with another spare room or two for others should they need it. Johnson won’t be long before he joins them no doubt.

Mind you we’d have somehow to get over the yuk factor.

Whitewavemark2 Sat 03-Jul-21 06:11:37

No 10 are refusing to say whether Gove broke lockdown rules and questions over his living arrangements during this period.

I think most of us will pay not to be shown the video.

We could donate the money to a charity of choice.

Whitewavemark2 Sat 03-Jul-21 06:28:05

Are the rumours true? This published 19/11/16. Written by
Mary Wakefield.

My husband’s ‘gay affair’ with Gove | The Spectator
After this little storm, I’ll be much more cautious about the people ‘everyone knows’ are gay
spectator.co.u

Framilode Sat 03-Jul-21 06:30:52

Gove is single and ready to mingle.

Calm yourselves ladies.

Calendargirl Sat 03-Jul-21 07:23:46

Whitewavemark2

Was there ever such a government?

Perhaps people were saying that when the Profumo affair aired?

I was too young to be very concerned, but my parents were scandalised.

Whitewavemark2 Sat 03-Jul-21 07:36:50

It is always the Tories isn’t it?

It is as if governing the country is just a little sideline to the important things in life.

Katie59 Sat 03-Jul-21 07:39:29

He is not alone in Westminster if he is gay, 5% of MPs are openly gay, probably a few more that havn’t “come out”.
Plenty of bias, prospects of political advancement is not good.

Whitewavemark2 Sat 03-Jul-21 07:42:25

My MP is gay. An excellent MP he is too.

Chardy Sat 03-Jul-21 08:09:21

FarNorth

lemongrove I'd guess the general revulsion is about the person of Gove rather than homophobia.

For me, it's not a problem if a govt minister is gay. With Gove, years later, I'm still concerned with the mayhem he and Cummings caused in education. This old headline summed it up.
www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/unmasked-gove-attack-dog-dominic-cummings-who-turned-schools-war-zone-9509810.html
Do govts not realise the more chaos they create, the more good, passionate professionals will leave. Same in NHS, and presumably police.

Lin52 Sat 03-Jul-21 08:21:47

I find it very funny, many on here decry The Daily Mail, but are happy to use it to further their cause of dislike against a Government Minister. Who knows, if true .and not the imagination and hopes of many GN , that his wife may have known about the affair, if there is one, hence the divorce already in motion.

MaizieD Sat 03-Jul-21 08:30:02

Lin52

I find it very funny, many on here decry The Daily Mail, but are happy to use it to further their cause of dislike against a Government Minister. Who knows, if true .and not the imagination and hopes of many GN , that his wife may have known about the affair, if there is one, hence the divorce already in motion.

It's called gossip, Lin. Everyone enjoys a bit of gossip.

And government ministers who are found by the courts to have acted unlawfully are fair game.

growstuff Sat 03-Jul-21 08:32:07

Lin52

I find it very funny, many on here decry The Daily Mail, but are happy to use it to further their cause of dislike against a Government Minister. Who knows, if true .and not the imagination and hopes of many GN , that his wife may have known about the affair, if there is one, hence the divorce already in motion.

The Daily Mail is racist and panders to the lowest common denominator, which is why I dislike it. What I find curious is that it seems to be trying to bring down a minister - and I wonder why. What's the agenda?

foxie48 Sat 03-Jul-21 08:43:04

Someone on here called Gove's wife "Sara Vile", having read through these posts I suggest some GNs should look in the mirror. Interesting how quickly PC behaviour goes out the window. I'm no fan of Gove but tbh if he's straight, gay or bi, it's of no interest to me unless he's committing something illegal. I thought we'd moved on a bit from the prurient days of the News of the World!

GillT57 Sat 03-Jul-21 08:48:22

Like most on here, I feel for the children, but also remember the vile articles that Vine has written about people, people who also have innocent children, people whose families have had to read the vile things she is paid to write, so you will excuse me if I don't give her much kind consideration. She is no Martha Hancock. As for the hinted at gay relationship, I just hope it isn't spun in a way that we feel unable to criticise without being seen as homophobic. I care not a jot the gender of his lover, but care a great deal about the hypocrisy, yet again, of this cabinet. If it is Cummings, it explains a lot, especially why Gove was never mentioned in his recent statements and leaks about the Tory administration.

Whitewavemark2 Sat 03-Jul-21 08:48:32

I wonder how much cocaine was involved. Gove is a known user.

foxie perhaps your post would be better directed at Vine?