About
Michael Gove is a British politician and journalist who has held several senior cabinet positions in Conservative governments. He served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Surrey Heath from 2005 to 2024. Gove was a prominent figure in the 2016 referendum on the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union. Currently, he is a member of the House of Lords and the editor of The Spectator.
Career Timeline
Joins The Times Newspaper
Gove begins his journalism career at The Times.
Elected as Member of Parliament
Gove enters politics as the MP for Surrey Heath.
Secretary of State for Education
Gove becomes Education Secretary, a key cabinet position.
Leads Brexit Campaign
Gove plays a prominent role in the Brexit referendum campaign.
Chancellor of the Duchy
Gove takes on another senior role in government.
Secretary of State
Gove Continues as a prominent cabinet member.
Editor of The Spectator
Gove becomes editor of The Spectator.
Politician and Editor
Gove is a well-known figure in British politics and media.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026