Tories may have to ease austerity plans, says Michael Gove

Lack of majority means government will need to compromise on public services and Brexit, environment secretary says

The lack of a majority government means the Conservatives will probably have to ease austerity plans and boost spending on public services, the newly appointed environment secretary, Michael Gove, has said.

Gove, a surprise addition to Theresa May's new cabinet, said the party would need to push ahead on Brexit with "the maximum possible consensus", taking into account the views of remain voters.

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