A catty encounter between Michael Gove (who’s clearly enjoying his new Twitter account) and diary journalist turned Remoaner Tim Walker:

@ThatTimWalker Dear Tim – better a has been than a never will be …

— Michael Gove (@michaelgove) October 13, 2016

@ThatTimWalker Nor did you ever a/put yourself up for election or b/play a part in a campaign that secured more votes than any in history

— Michael Gove (@michaelgove) October 13, 2016

@ThatTimWalker Dear Tim I think the entire nation is breathlessly grateful for your record of unselfish public service

— Michael Gove (@michaelgove) October 13, 2016

@ThatTimWalker sweet dreams!

— Michael Gove (@michaelgove) October 13, 2016

You know you’ve lost when you pull the Murdoch card.