Cameron orders Gove to act as 'minister for TV'
David Cameron has ordered new chief whip Michael Gove to act as "minister for TV', promoting Government messages in broadcast interviews to fire up votes before the General Election.
Gove to receive almost £36,000 less than current salary
Outgoing Education Secretary Michael Gove will be paid at minister of state level, £35,825 less than his current salary, the Prime Minister's spokesman has confirmed.
Mr Gove will receive a total £98,740 salary rather than the £134,565 he previously received as Education Secretary.
"He will received the same salary as the previous Chief Whip which is a minister of state salary," the spokesman said.
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