Nick Gibb says he is worried about the "growing cynicism and hostility" towards politicians.
The schools minister explains why he kept his private life with his now-husband secret for many years.
Nick Gibb says the government cannot support a pay rise in line with "temporary inflation".
The legislation would make it a legal duty for schools in England to keep uniform costs down.
GCSEs and A-levels cancelled in England by the pandemic will be replaced by grades decided by teachers.