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Sirena Bergman
Oct 20, 2019
Michael Gove appeared on Sky News this morning and found himself admitting that he and health secretary Matt Hancock have placed a bet on Brexit happening by 31 October, as per Boris Johnson's plan.
Here it is - @michaelgove confirming that @MattHancock has made a financial bet against him that Brexit will NOT ha… https://t.co/Okqk8StPJn— Adam Schwarz (@Adam Schwarz) 1571565621
Presumably he was trying to prove how much he believes in the prime minister, but it spectacularly backfired.
Gove's cabinet job involves preparing for a no-deal Brexit, so a potential conflict of interest is a concern - whether the benefit is financially motivated or a question of pride, he does have an incentive to let the UK crash out.
It also suggests that Hancock has no confidence in his own party line.
Here’s the moment Michael Gove revealed to @SophyRidgeSky his bet with Matt Hancock. He is suggesting the health… https://t.co/0yIA50HFZq— Sam Coates Sky (@Sam Coates Sky) 1571563596
Basically a bad look all round, and people were quick to condemn it.
Eeek. Michael Gove tells @SophyRidgeSky that he has “put money” on the UK leaving the EU by Oct 31 in a bet with he… https://t.co/W42ryOobgN— Sam Coates Sky (@Sam Coates Sky) 1571561919
Gove has bet money of leaving on 31st , so has Matt Hancock too. This Govt have to go ASAP. They have bet money on… https://t.co/iRx0zJnSKX— Cath #WantDecencyBack 💙💔 💚 (@Cath #WantDecencyBack 💙💔 💚) 1571562567
@SamCoatesSky @SophyRidgeSky @MattHancock If Gove and Hancock were sportsmen they wouldn’t be allowed to bet on gam… https://t.co/mMI4596Cze— Jonathan Horrocks (@Jonathan Horrocks) 1571566913
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