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Daily Record
2 days ago
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- Daily Record
Michael Gove admits he felt 'mortified' after video of him dancing in Aberdeen nightclub went viral
The Record first reported how the former senior Tory Cabinet minister was spotted pulling some questionable dance moves in a bar in Aberdeen back in 2021. Michael Gove has admitted he felt "mortified" after a video clip of him dancing in a late night bar in Aberdeen went viral. The Record first reported how the former senior Tory Cabinet minister was spotted pulling some questionable dance moves at the Bohemia club in the Granite City back in August 2021. Clips shared with the Record showed the then 54-year-old two-stepping, arm waving, hip jolting and head banging with fellow ravers, who allegedly bought the top-earning politician drinks all night. The now ex-Tory MP is originally from the Granite City and was back in his hometown enjoying a night on the tiles. It came a few months after it was announced he was divorcing from his journalist wife, Sarah Vine. One onlooker at the time said they "couldn't believe what she was seeing" when the "merry" politician "rocked up" to the watering hole just before closing time. Gove has now looked back on the incident in an interview with Tatler. He told the magazine he was out with an academic friend in Aberdeen when the clip was filmed. Gove said: "We were having a nightcap in a pub, and there was a club upstairs. And I thought, whyyyy not? "Aberdeen, in my mind, is safer territory.' I remember the next morning waking up and thinking: 'oops'. "And then during the day, it became clear that pictures had been shared, and feeling mortified that afternoon. Gove added the best place to boogie for him now is "at home". The former MP added: "There are many more embarrassing or foolish situations in which I found myself. "I've been called all sorts of names, often with justification, and that is the choice I made. I remember a friend of mine once said, 'Michael, you know, it's like joining the mafia. This is the life we choose. You are a made man in politics, suck it up.' And I thought that is fair enough." The Record previously reported how that when last orders were announced at the popular pub, punters urged a suited, solo Gove to join them upstairs at a nightclub, Bohemia. Ravers headed to club night Pipe, dubbed 'an unpredictable mix of the most high energy UK and global club music scenes'. Living up to its description, scenes of Gove clumsily bouncing and bopping along to heavy techno beats were caught on camera in a series of hilarious clips. "He was still there when I left at 2.30am," an onlooker added.
Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
New Govt's top priority is to secure for Singapore an assured place in a changed world: PM Wong
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (second from right), flanked by PM Lawrence Wong and Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of Singapore's new Cabinet at the Istana on May 23. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH New Govt's top priority is to secure for Singapore an assured place in a changed world: PM Wong SINGAPORE – The new Government's first priority is to secure for Singapore an assured place in a changed world, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. With major world powers reassessing strategies and shifting positions to gain the upper hand, competition is intensifying and smaller nations risk being caught in the crossfire, or being cut out of the conversation altogether, he warned. 'Singapore will not stand still. We cannot afford to be passive. We must be clear-eyed, proactive and adapt nimbly to the shifting dynamics,' he said on May 23, at the swearing-in ceremony of his new Cabinet at the Istana. In a world that is more uncertain and unpredictable than before, the conditions that once underpinned success are shifting, he said. 'The rules-based international order, which formed the foundation for peace, security and free trade, is fraying. 'Multilateral cooperation is giving way to a tangle of bilateral and transactional deals, where might often makes right.' He added: 'Our goal is not just to navigate this uncertain world, but to help shape it for the better – by working with like-minded partners, upholding shared principles and values, so that small nations too have a place under the sun.' This will be done on several fronts. The Government will deepen Singapore's relations with the major powers, especially the United States and China, he said. 'We will stay friends with both, without being caught in their rivalry. We will engage openly and honestly with each, in a consistent and principled manner. 'Where our interests align, we will work with them. Where they do not, we will stand firm and protect Singapore's security and sovereignty.' The Republic will also strengthen its ties with friends near and far, while seeking new ones in parts of the world such as Africa and South America where it does not yet have much presence, PM Wong added. 'In a world of shifting alliances, we will be a steady and constructive partner – one willing and able to contribute to peace and stability, to advance dialogue and fraternity, and support a rules-based global order.' The Government will also have to steer the economy through the challenges ahead, and update its economic strategies for the new landscape. This will include creating good jobs and remaining competitive, as well as helping businesses and households. The Government will work with tripartite partners to development a new economic blueprint for the next phase, said PM Wong. 'We will work closely with NTUC to support our workers and jobseekers, so that every Singaporean who is prepared to work is able to secure a job and progress in their careers,' he added. In addition, the Government will press on with the Forward Singapore agenda, to refresh and strengthen the social compact. Beyond immediate concerns, the Government will also prepare Singapore for the future. It will accelerate the nation's transition to cleaner energy and create smarter, more connected and greener homes for all Singaporeans, he said. 'Above all, we will work shoulder to shoulder with all Singaporeans to write this next chapter of our nation's story,' said PM Wong. The new Government will continue to engage Singaporeans from all walks of life, and actively involve them in creating and implementing solutions. 'This is how my team and I will govern – in partnership with Singaporeans. Everyone will have a say in shaping our way forward and building our shared future,' he said. The team is not afraid of differing views – it welcomes constructive debates that will push it to think harder, plan better and serve Singaporeans more effectively, he added. 'But at the same time, we must always respect one another, and remember that even with our differences, we share more in common with each other.' The election outcome reflects the collective desire of Singaporeans, said PM Wong. 'In these uncertain times, you understood what was at stake – our vulnerability and our future,' he said. 'You chose leaders you could trust, a Government you could rely on, and a steady course for our nation's next phase of development.' PM Wong had on May 21 announced a slew of changes to the Government's top leadership, bringing in fresh faces who will have fresh perspectives and ideas, as well as having experienced ministers with steady hands. It was his first big overhaul of the Cabinet since assuming the role of head of Government in May 2024, and after he had led the ruling People's Action Party to a convincing majority at the May 3 polls, with 65.57 per cent of the vote. The international community and investors would have taken note of the election outcomes, he said. 'They would see a nation that is united – standing firmly behind its leaders, and placing confidence in a Government with the strength and security to secure Singapore's place in an unpredictable world.' 'The outcome leaves no room for doubt – no one in the world can question the resolve of Singaporeans and the Government they have chosen,' he said. 'This is a clear advantage for Singapore, especially in the conduct of our foreign policy.' President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who presided over the ceremony, also spoke about the global challenges ahead. Small states like Singapore will feel the weight of the geopolitical cross-currents more than most countries, he said. 'Our well-being has always depended on a stable, rules-based international order. That order is unravelling, forcing us to adapt and find new ways to remain in control of our destiny, and hold together as a people with our values intact,' he said. 'There is no telling whether this global disorder will eventually subside. But there is no returning to the world we knew over our first 60 years of nationhood.' PM Wong noted that history has not been kind to small nations like Singapore. 'We have always been vulnerable, caught between the interests of greater powers. Yet for 60 years, Singapore has defied the odds,' he said. This was not due to good luck, but Singaporeans' courage, conviction and collective will, he stressed. 'As long as we continue to believe in ourselves, have faith in one another, and work together, we will endure. 'Singapore will endure. So be it SG100, or even beyond, there will still be Singaporeans – standing strong and free,' said PM Wong. 'And not only will we survive – we will prevail.' Goh Yan Han is political correspondent at The Straits Times. She writes Unpacked, a weekly newsletter on Singapore politics and policy. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rio Tinto to Begin Work to Boost Bauxite Output at Amrun Mine
Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO) will start early construction and engineering studies to boost bauxite production at its Amrun mine on the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland. Aerial view of an open pit mine, with workers extracting minerals. By adding up to 20 million tonnes a year to the current 23 million tonnes, the expansion project, known as Kangwinan by the Wik Waya Traditional Owners, seeks to almost double production from Weipa Southern operations. The Amrun port expansion and the construction of a new mine 15 km southeast of Amrun are part of the project. A final investment decision is anticipated in 2026, with the objective of first production being set for 2029. As the Andoom and Gove mines near closure, the project will maintain jobs and generate over 800 construction jobs. Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO) plans to replace output from its Andoom (Cape York) and Gove (Northern Territory) mines with Kangwinan. Both mines are expected to cease operations by the end of the decade. Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO)'s aluminum value chain relies heavily on the Amrun mine, which was built at a cost of US$1.9 billion and inaugurated in 2018. The company produces aluminum at smelters in Australia and New Zealand and refines bauxite from Weipa at Gladstone. Early construction projects have been approved, including a 250-room camp and an access road. Environmental evaluations, regulatory clearances, and cultural heritage consultations are necessary for progress. The Wik Waya people also attach cultural value to Kangwinan. While we acknowledge the potential of RIO to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than RIO and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this READ NEXT: and .
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rio Tinto to Begin Work to Boost Bauxite Output at Amrun Mine
Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO) will start early construction and engineering studies to boost bauxite production at its Amrun mine on the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland. Aerial view of an open pit mine, with workers extracting minerals. By adding up to 20 million tonnes a year to the current 23 million tonnes, the expansion project, known as Kangwinan by the Wik Waya Traditional Owners, seeks to almost double production from Weipa Southern operations. The Amrun port expansion and the construction of a new mine 15 km southeast of Amrun are part of the project. A final investment decision is anticipated in 2026, with the objective of first production being set for 2029. As the Andoom and Gove mines near closure, the project will maintain jobs and generate over 800 construction jobs. Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO) plans to replace output from its Andoom (Cape York) and Gove (Northern Territory) mines with Kangwinan. Both mines are expected to cease operations by the end of the decade. Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO)'s aluminum value chain relies heavily on the Amrun mine, which was built at a cost of US$1.9 billion and inaugurated in 2018. The company produces aluminum at smelters in Australia and New Zealand and refines bauxite from Weipa at Gladstone. Early construction projects have been approved, including a 250-room camp and an access road. Environmental evaluations, regulatory clearances, and cultural heritage consultations are necessary for progress. The Wik Waya people also attach cultural value to Kangwinan. While we acknowledge the potential of RIO to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than RIO and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this READ NEXT: and . Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
South Wales Guardian
22-05-2025
- Politics
- South Wales Guardian
Tory veteran Gove who suggested Lords decamp to Stoke takes seat on red benches
The Tory veteran, who was handed a peerage in Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list, wore the traditional scarlet robes for the short introduction ceremony at Westminster, where he swore the oath of allegiance to the King. Lord Gove was supported by close allies and fellow Conservative peers Baroness Finn and Lord Vaizey of Didcot. As he left the chamber, Lord Gove laughed loudly at a whispered comment made by leader of the Lords Baroness Smith of Basildon as she welcomed him to the upper chamber. The politician, who had been MP for Surrey Heath since 2005, was among the most high-profile members of the Conservative Party to call time on his Commons career at the last election. He cited the 'toll' of public office as he said it was time to let 'a new generation lead' following a political career spanning nearly 20 years. He conceded he had 'undoubtedly made mistakes' throughout his political career but said he had always 'tried to be a voice for those who have been overlooked and undervalued'. Lord Gove became editor of the Spectator magazine last year. The peer – who served in the governments of David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Mr Sunak – was a journalist before he became an MP. A political survivalist whose career has been marked by numerous comebacks to the front line, he first entered Lord Cameron's Cabinet as education secretary before siding against him on the Vote Leave campaign during the 2016 referendum. He then backed Mr Johnson to become the new Conservative leader before launching his own unsuccessful bid for the top job. When Mrs May took office, he spent a spell in the political wilderness before returning as environment secretary after she lost the Conservative majority in 2017. He then joined Mr Johnson's top team following the 2019 election. Mr Gove was sacked by Mr Johnson after telling the then-prime minister that his time in Downing Street was up as the government fell apart in 2022. But he returned afterwards to Cabinet, throwing his weight behind Mr Sunak's leadership campaign. When in Government he sparked controversy after he suggested the upper chamber could move to Stoke-on-Trent during the multibillion-pound restoration of the parliamentary estate. The then levelling up secretary put forward the idea after ruling out the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, which is just a few minutes' walk from the Palace of Westminster in London, as an alternative location. It led former Lord Speaker Lord Fowler to accuse him of acting 'like a 19th century mill owner'.
