Michael Gove says public 'deserve the truth' but wait for investigation over Downing Street parties
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"You deserve the truth," over Downing Street parties said top Tory Michael Gove today - but he's still backing the Prime Minister.
The Levelling Up minister said he “completely understands” the anger people feel after it was revealed that two parties were held in Downing Street the day before the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral.
However, he said if any action needed to be taken, it should be done quickly, but only after the investigation into the gatherings had concluded.
On a visit to Manchester he was asked for a response to the outpouring of anger from the public and heartbreaking stories from those who'd been diligently sticking to the rules.
He also said that if disciplinary action needed to be taken it should be done quickly, but only after the investigation, when "we have the full facts."
Mr Gove said said he also believed the Prime Minister was still serving the public and should keep his job.
Speaking at the same event the labour leader of Manchester City Council, Cllr Bev Craig said, "I think it's really, really clear cut...I think he should resign."
Gove was in Manchester visiting the construction of a new park currently be built in the city centre.
Meanwhile, Number 10 has apologised to the Queen after two parties were held in Downing Street the day before her husband's funeral.
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