UK · 22 June 2026

Sturgeon, Gove lead Sky TV war simulation

This new four-part series will challenge experienced politicians and military minds to respond to a high-stakes scenario. Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and ex-Conservative minister Michael Gove will lead a fictional UK government facing a Russian attack on British soil. They will hold Cobra-style emergency meetings, with Gove as Prime Minister and Sturgeon as his deputy.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 June 2026 at 14:02

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