United KingdomHouse of LordsConservative PartyUnited Kingdom · House of LordsMember of the House of Lords
Michael Gove
Profile
Michael Gove is a British politician and journalist who has served as a member of the House of Lords since 2025. Previously, he was the Member of Parliament for Surrey Heath from 2005 to 2024 and held numerous senior Cabinet positions, including Secretary of State for Education, Secretary of State for Justice, and Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. A prominent figure in the 2016 EU referendum, Gove is known for his modernizing approach to Conservative policy and his extensive career in media, including his role as editor of The Spectator.
Details
- Born
- 1967-08-26 · 58 years old
- Birth place
- Aberdeen, Scotland
- Education
- Robert Gordon's College; Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford
- Career
- Journalist, reporter, leader writer for The Times, television presenter
