Michael (God) Guv has been removed from the mayhem his abrupt confrontational style has caused, in order that the Prime Minister can start talking meaningfully with the country's teachers, education bosses and headmasters again.
Crying in the street and loud protests have been heard from Mr. Gove after he was metaphorically dragged screaming from his beloved job. Now that he is chief Tory Whip, many say it is a matter of waiting to see how many people are co-operating with him at the end of his first day.
A close friend of Mr. Cameron, Mr. Guv has kept out of legal trouble and has been supplied with a big whip and a badge saying "The Chief Whip"