Surrey MP Michael Gove under investigation by standards watchdog

Cabinet minister Michael Gove has been placed under investigation by Parliament's standards watchdog.

The probe, opened on Wednesday, relates to the Housing Secretary's register of financial interests, according to the Standards Commissioner's website.

It is not known what the investigation relates to.

The details of investigations by the Standards Commissioner, Daniel Greenberg, are kept confidential until the inquiry is concluded and those under investigation are barred from discussing the allegations.

The senior Tory is one of six MPs currently being investigated by the Standards Commissioner, all Conservatives.

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