Michael Gove's adviser attended a meeting in 2010 where concerns about an alleged plot by Muslim hardliners to takeover some Birmingham schools were raised, the Independent says. Mr Gove said he was unaware of his department's Trojan Horse warnings.
Michael Gove dodged questions about the row with Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw as he left a Westminster pub this evening.
The Education Secretary was put on the spot this evening by ITV News Political Correspondent Libby Wiener, but declined to answer her questions, beyond observing that it was a "lovely evening".
Michael Gove's assertion that new rules could force schools to actively promote "British values" has sent the Twittersphere into a frenzy.
Five schools investigated in the wake of "Trojan Horse" claims will be put in special measures, while a sixth with remain under sanctions.