During his conference speech, Michael Gove gives a thumbs-up while on a run.

The minister later criticizes Sir Keir Starmer, comparing him to a jellyfish.

Gove Targets Slacker Councils and Job Skivers

Recently, Mr. Gove revealed his plans to outlaw slacker councils from implementing the four-day workweek.

He also calls out town hall employees who slack off on the job.

In an exclusive interview with SE on Sunday, the top Cabinet minister shares that he is exploring a law change to prevent this "quiet quitting" at local authorities.

He emphasizes that if councils violate the ban, they could face funding cuts, mentioning examples like Lib Dem-run South Cambs and Labour-run Norwich.

Gove Slams Council Workers for Slacking

Mr. Gove expresses frustration, stating, "People who pay council tax work five days a week or longer."

He argues that taxpayers deserve a full 100% service, not 80%, and believes that slacking in this manner is unfair to hard-working individuals.

During the lockdown, Mr. Gove acknowledges the need for some to work from home due to the global pandemic, but criticizes the idea of slacking and "quiet quitting" as a lifestyle shift that comes at the expense of others.