Gove backs Johnson as he insists he is ‘great Prime Minister’

Michael Gove has said he is 100% behind Boris Johnson, describing him as a “great Prime Minister”.

It comes amidst controversy surrounding Downing Street over parties held during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Gove, the UK Government’s Levelling Up Secretary, said that it is right that the Metropolitan Police investigate the allegations made.

However, he indicated that he has confidence in the Prime Minister, whilst acknowledging that “mistakes were made”.