'Unfit for this job': Caroline Lucas slams appointment of Michael Gove as Environment Secretary

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'Unfit for this job': Caroline Lucas slams appointment of Michael Gove as Environment Secretary

Green campaigners divided over appointment of controversial MP to lead Defra

Caroline Lucas has this morning led condemnation of Theresa May's decision to appoint Michael Gove as Environment Secretary, declaring the move "beggars belief". Writing on Twitter, the Green Party...

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