History ‘student’ who wrote in support of Michael Gove is really a Tory PR executive
(not satire – it’s the Daily Telegraph!) 21-year-old graduate of History and Politics Jago Pearson – who wrote in the …
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Michael Gove: too much thinking still prevails in UK schools
(satire?) The educational elite is indoctrinating the young into thinking about things – and Education Secretary Michael Gove must be …
Michael Gove – WW1 quite nice actually. And WW2 a bit of a hoot.
(satire?) In an article for the Daily Mail, the Education Secretary Michael Gove has condemned what he called ‘left-wing’ academics …
The 12 most read Pride’s Purge articles of 2013
. 1) ATOS declares Richard III fit for work 2) How Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre’s father avoided the front-line in WW2 3) …
Independent Scotland to Retain Michael Gove in Severe Blow to Pro-Indy Camp
(satire?) In a severe blow to the pro-independence campaign, Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond has admitted an independent Scotland would …
Michael Gove adviser calls critic ‘mental’ on Twitter
(not satire – it’s Michael Gove!) A Twitter account used by Education Secretary Michael Gove’s advisers is in trouble again …
Come on Nick Clegg admit it – the Lib Dems f*cked up by voting for Gove’s education reforms
(not satire – it’s the Lib Dems!) In 2010 the coalition government rushed through its flawed Academies Bill in record time which …
Bonkers Tories expect 4-year-olds to be ready for employment, university and “hard problems in calculus”
(not satire – it’s the Tories!) A group of 100 education specialists has criticised Education Secretary Michael Gove’s policy of …
‘Mini-brains’ grown by scientists in lab give valuable insight into BNP voters
(satire?) Scientists have grown a miniature “human brain” the size of a pea, in a feat they hope will transform …
Shock and outrage after poisonous hot air attack launched on rebels by Michael Gove
(satire?) Groups opposed to military intervention in Syria say a “poisonous hot air” attack launched on rebels by Education Secretary …
WARNING! To avoid risk of explosion, never mention these 2 facts about childhood obesity in the same sentence. OK?
(not satire – it’s the UK today!) DANGER! The following two facts must be kept well apart – mixing them …
Gove – children to start learning to hate school from age of 5
(satire?) Education secretary Michael Gove’s efforts to revolutionise learning in England’s schools will see five-year-olds learning in their first year that going to school …
How The Gove Stole Summer (with apologies to Dr. Suess)
How The Gove Stole Summer In which Dr. Suess posthumously questions Michael Gove’s decision to abolish summer holidays for school children Every schoolchild …
BBC apologises for Osborne’s shocking budget address before watershed
(satire?) The BBC apologised today after more than 100 viewers contacted the corporation to voice their disapproval about George Osborne’s revealing …
Gove announces plan to phase out teaching in schools
(satire?) Educational experts have expressed reservations over Education Secretary Michael Gove’s announcement that the coalition government intends to phase out …
EXCLUSIVE – leaked sample questions from Michael Gove’s new GCSE Mathematics examination
(satire?) 1. Leroy wants to buy a TV for £400 plus VAT. VAT is presently at 17½%. How much money …
Gove unveils new GCSEs with emphasis on cold baths and six of the best from a well-oiled cane
(satire?) Michael Gove has unveiled major reforms to the way GCSE examinations are conducted in England, saying that applications of six of …
Government to clamp down on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ after complaints it hasn’t
(satire?) Downing Street has announced it is to launch an investigation into the latest edition of Britain’s Got Talent after …
Gove – UK to emulate Asian success with increased school suicides and shorter pupil lifespans
(satire – possibly) Pupils in England should spend more hours at school each day and have shorter holidays in order …
Tories finally force Gove to bring his out-of-control advisers to heel
(not satire – it’s Michael Gove!) Education Secretary Michael Gove likes to make out he’s a placid, well-mannered, affable kind …
Cameron – Trident Needed to Prevent Strike by NUT
(satire – I think) UK should not be left defenceless against ‘highly unpredictable and aggressive’ teachers, says Prime Minister David …
Iain Duncan Smith claims he could live on 53 pounds of human flesh a week
(satire – probably) Iain Duncan Smith, the Work and Pensions Secretary, has claimed he would be able to survive on …
14 quotes that prove the nasty party is still just as nasty as ever
(It’s not satire – it’s the nasty party) We’ve all heard nasty quotes from Tories such as “Hang Mandela“, “The homeless …
Minister defends parents’ right to smack Michael Gove
(satire – probably) The justice secretary, Chris Grayling, has defended parents’ right to smack the Education Secretary Michael Gove claiming it …
UK Government to Grant Free School Status to Scotland
(satire – probably) The government is attempting to diffuse criticism it is being patronising to Scottish people in discussions over …
Gove announces relaxation of requirement for schools to have pupils. Or teachers. Or schools.
(satire – I think) According to reports, the Education Secretary Michael Gove is set to allow the government’s flagship Free Schools to …
Tough exams and six of the best from a well-oiled cane are keys to success says Michael Gove
(satire – sort of) Education secretary praises learning by rote and avoidance of vulgarity as he explains the philosophy behind …
BBFC – Michael Gove ‘too scary’ for under-12s
(satire) Education Minister Michael Gove has been dubbed ‘too scary’ for children under 12 years of age by the British …
New English Bacchanalian exam to focus on core subjects of drinking, swearing and fighting
(satire) The GCSE exams in England are going to be replaced by a qualification called the English Bacchanalian Certificate which …
Gove demands toughening up of Olympic grading system after record success
(satire) Dumbing down fears as rate of state school educated British athletes succeeding at Olympic Games reaches record levels The education secretary, …
