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.
Michael Gove: 'I have no idea how much I'll be paid'
Michael Gove has said he has "no idea" what his salary will be in his new role of Chief Whip.
The former Education Secretary is set for a pay cut of almost £36,000 after David Cameron's latest reshuffle.
Speaking to Radio 4's PM, Mr Gove said: "I have no idea how much I'll be paid and it makes no difference to me."
He also brushed off suggestions that he had been demoted.
"Demotion, emotion, promotion, locomotion, I don't know how you would describe this move - though move it is," he joked.
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