Jon Ashworth MP, Labour’s Shadow Cabinet Office Minister, responding to Michael Gove’s interview in the Financial Times, said:

“Even Michael Gove can see that the number of Old Etonians in David Cameron’s inner circle is ‘ridiculous’ and 'preposterous’ - but that’s not a reflection of the country, it’s a reflection of the Conservative Party. It’s up to David Cameron who he puts into top jobs, and the fact is that the Prime Minister has chosen to surround himself with people just like himself. He’s leading a Government that’s completely out of touch. That’s why his decisions have helped a privileged few rather than hardworking families, with tax cuts for people earning over £150,000 while wages are down an average £1,600 a year.”

Gove takes aim at number of Cameron’s Etonians - FT.com http://on.ft.com/NedFko