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Education secretary made decision to give taxpayers' money to organisation that he had promoted as an adviser since 2007 [...] Read more ...
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The Community Security Trust and Department for Education have defended Education Secretary Michael Gove following criticism of his role in awarding government funding to the Jewish organisation while also acting on its advisory board. Read more ...
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