A senior British Cabinet minister had to be escorted by police away from a protest on Tuesday after he was surrounded by a group of anti-lockdown demonstrators in central London. Communities Secretary Michael Gove was approached by a number of people with video cameras when he was walking in Westminster. Footage shared on social media showed several police officers encircling Gove and moving the protesters back. One protester who approached Gove asked him how he justified “illegal lockdowns.” Another man appeared to shout “Arrest Michael Gove.” Gove, who was carrying a bag, a file, and a drink at the time, was asked by an officer where he was going. Gove pointed down the street and officers then put themselves between the minister and the protesters and guided him into a nearby building. The Metropolitan Police reported the incident on Twitter: “We’re aware of a protest in Westminster today which is …