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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Archie Mitchell and Jon Stone

Boris Johnson ‘scrapped knighthood for Michael Gove’ after ‘betrayal’

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Boris Johnson scrapped a planned knighthood for Michael Gove after blaming him for blocking his return as prime minister last autumn, it has been reported.

Mr Johnson had planned to knight Mr Gove in recognition of his years of service in government since the Tories came to power in 2010.

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