Quote of the day

Michael Gove, shadow education secretary, here:

“What should we do with people who think that this country can become a scientific leader by asking about sausages in batter?”

I don't know. Hang 'em and flog 'em, I suppose? On the other hand, would it be ok without the batter? There are more damaging beliefs around at a Tory Conference. (I'm still recovering from the thought of Ms Goldie as a lumberjack.)