Michael Gove
Scottish journalist and politician (born 1967)
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Michael Andrew Gove is a Scottish journalist, author and retired politician who served in various Cabinet positions under David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak. Apart from periods as a backbencher from July 2016 to June 2017 and July to October 2022, he served continuously in the Cabinet from 2010 to 2024. He was Member of Parliament (MP) for Surrey Heath from 2005 to 2024. A member of the Conservative Party, Gove twice ran to become Leader of the Conservative Party, in 2016 and 2019, finishing in third place on both occasions. He has been editor of The Spectator since October 2024.
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Gove reveals how Sunak unveiled election plans - and which Tory he compares to Stormzy Tory grandee Michael Gove said he had to "smile" and "hope for the best" when Rishi Sunak revealed his decision to call the general election.Sky News - Published | |
Housing Secretary Michael Gove will not stand at general electionHousing Secretary Michael Gove has said he will not stand at the general election.Sky News - Published | |
Michael Gove admits to 'moral cowardice' during Brexit campaignMichael Gove has admitted to "moral cowardice" by not being upfront with David Cameron about his plans to play a leading role in the Brexit referendum campaign.Sky News - Published | |
Groups accused of 'extremism' hit back at Michael Gove and say re-assessment 'will motivate us'Two groups set to be re-assessed under the government's new definition of extremism have hit back at Michael Gove – with one saying the minister's latest move will only bolster their organisation.Sky News - Published | |
Gove names far-right and Islamist groups which could fall under fresh extremism definitionCommunities Secretary Michael Gove has named five groups that will be re-assessed as a result of the government's new definition of extremism.Sky News - Published | |
Gove 'exercises Christian forgiveness' over Tory donor's alleged remarks about AbbottMichael Gove says he is inclined to "exercise Christian forgiveness" when it comes to alleged remarks a Tory donor made about former Labour MP Diane Abbott.Sky News - Published | |
Groups fear they will be caught out in new definition of extremismMichael Gove is poised to unveil a new definition of extremism amid jitters in government at his plan.Sky News - Published | |
Gove says 'good-hearted people' attending pro-Palestine marches should question potential 'extremist organisers'Michael Gove has urged pro-Palestinian protesters to question whether extremist groups are behind some of the demonstrations - days ahead of publishing a new official definition of extremism.Sky News - Published | |
Michael Gove under investigation by standards watchdogMichael Gove has been placed under investigation by parliament's standards watchdog.Sky News - Published | |
Gove hopes 'justice can be served' via criminal inquiry into Mone PPE scandalMichael Gove has said he hopes "justice can be served" by the National Crime Agency (NCA) inquiry into a firm linked to Baroness Michelle Mone.Sky News - Published | |
Michael Gove criticised as he vows to take on councils that 'drag their feet' over housebuildingMichael Gove will pledge to intervene if there are delays to housebuilding as a result of poor performance by councils - despite critics pointing out the government recently scrapped its own targets.Sky News - Published | |
Labour demands Gove answers questions over Michelle Mone PPE controversyMichael Gove is facing calls to answer questions before MPs over PPE firm Medpro after Baroness Michelle Mone admitted she stands to benefit from a deal between the government and the firm.Sky News - Published | |
Government 'not contemplating' early election over Rwanda plan, says GoveThe government is "not contemplating" an early general election because ministers are "confident" the Rwanda bill will be approved by MPs, Michael Gove has told Sky News.Sky News - Published | Gove apologises for pandemic 'errors' and says lockdown went against Johnson's 'world view'Michael Gove has apologised for government mistakes during the pandemic, saying the UK was too slow to enter lockdown in early 2020 and then again in the autumn when the virus resurged.Sky News - Published |
Ban on no-fault evictions may face long delays amid fears of Tory rebellionA government pledge to ban no-fault evictions could face long delays after Michael Gove told his backbenchers he would not enact the policy until courts have been reformed.Sky News - Published | Gove calls for tax cut ahead of next election - despite chancellor ruling it outMichael Gove has called for a tax cut before the next general election - putting him at odds with the chancellor on the first day of Conservative Party conference.Sky News - Published |
Gove announces intervention into 'bankrupt' Birmingham City CouncilLevelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has announced he will appoint commissioners to take over Birmingham City Council and launch a local inquiry into the authority after it declared itself effectively..Sky News - Published | Michael Gove names and shames councils who failed to respond adequately to resident complaintsSeveral councils have been singled out for criticism by Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove over their apparent failure to respond to complaints from residents, ranging from damp and mould to..Sky News - Published |
Government re-writing rules on waterway pollution in bid to boost home buildingThe housing secretary Michael Gove is planning a major change to rules on waterway pollution in a bid to boost home building in England.Sky News - Published | Michael Gove going on holiday to wildfire-hit Greek island - as he insists region is 'safe'Cabinet minister Michael Gove says he is going on holiday to a Greek island which is experiencing wildfires - as he insisted the region is "safe".Sky News - Published |
Gove and Sunak pledge to see off housebuilding rebellions and increase number of homesMichael Gove and Rishi Sunak have pledged to see off Conservative rebellions over housebuilding as they lay out their plans to increase homes in the UK.Sky News - Published | Plans to build more homes in cities to be unveiled amid criticism from developersDevelopers have accused the government of not doing enough to tackle falling levels of house building, as Michael Gove prepares to unveil plans that he says will boost construction - without spoiling..Sky News - Published |
Michael Gove calls for relaxation of net zero measuresMichael Gove has warned against "treating the cause of the environment as a religious crusade" and called for a relaxation of some net zero measures.Sky News - Published | Brexit preparation 'helped' COVID response, Gove tells inquiryPlanning for a no-deal Brexit was "some of the best preparation" possible for the COVID pandemic, Michael Gove has argued.Sky News - Published |
Video showing Tory staff at Christmas party during lockdown is 'terrible', Michael Gove admitsA video showing Conservative Party workers at a Christmas party during lockdown in 2020 is "terrible" and "completely out of order", Michael Gove has said.Sky News - Published | Partygate committee not a 'kangaroo court', Michael Gove says Michael Gove has defended the Privileges Committee investigating partygate after Boris Johnson described the group of MPs as a "kangaroo court".Sky News - Published |
Michael Gove backs Ofsted despite criticism following headteacher's death Levelling up secretary Michael Gove has said Ofsted plays a "vital role" in assessing school performance.Sky News - Published | Michael Gove names and shames developers who have not signed post-Grenfell safety contract Flat owners say more needs to be done to "save them from ruin" after developers who have not yet agreed to fix post-Grenfell safety defects were named and shamed in the Commons.Sky News - Published |
Parents of skivers should have child benefit stripped, suggests Gove Parents of children who regularly miss school should have their child benefit payments stopped, Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has suggested.Sky News - Published | Social housing managers will require qualifications in bid to 'drive up standards' after two-year-old's death Social housing managers will be required to study for qualifications, Michael Gove has announced.Sky News - Published |
Gove apologises to Grenfell victims' families Michael Gove has apologised to the families affected by the Grenfell Tower tragedy and admitted that "faulty and ambiguous" government guidance was part of the reason why the fire occurred.Sky News - Published | 'Faulty and ambiguous' government guidance partially to blame for Grenfell tragedy, Gove admits The government is partially to blame for the Grenfell Tower tragedy because of "faulty and ambiguous" government guidance, Michael Gove has said.Sky News - Published |
Government homes in on £5bn cladding settlement with housebuilders Michael Gove, the levelling up secretary, is closing in on a multibillion pound deal with Britain's biggest housebuilders to help resolve the national cladding crisis exposed by the 2017 Grenfell Tower..Sky News - Published | 'Even Messi can't do it alone': Gove compares UK economy to football team with 'star striker and defence full of holes' Michael Gove invoked Lionel Messi in a speech about levelling up in which he compared the UK economy to a football team with a "star striker and defence full of holes".Sky News - Published |
Gove to drop house building target after Tory MP backlashMichael Gove is set to drop the government's target to build 300,000 homes every year following an angry backlash from his own party's MPs.Sky News - Published | Gove has 'no confidence' in housing body that owned flat where toddler diedMichael Gove does not have "confidence" in the leadership of a housing association that owned the flat where two-year-old Awaab Ishak died following exposure to mould, a government source has said.Sky News - Published |
Awaab Ishak death: Housing body to be stripped of new government fundingThe housing body which owned the flat where toddler Awaab Ishak died following exposure to mould will be stripped of new government funding, Michael Gove has announced.Sky News - Published | Liz Truss's investment zones 'under review' as Michael Gove draws red line on environment Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has told Sky News that he is reviewing Liz Truss's investment zones, saying anything which might undermine the environment is "out".Sky News - Published |
Gove insists Braverman is 'first-rate politician' as pressure mounts over reappointmentMichael Gove has defended cabinet colleague Suella Braverman's controversial reappointment, describing her as a "first-rate, front rank politician".Sky News - Published | Gove backs Sunak for Tory leader as he accuses Truss of taking 'holiday from reality'Michael Gove has backed Rishi Sunak to be the next Conservative leader and prime minister, as he accused Liz Truss of taking a "holiday from reality".Sky News - Published |
Boris Johnson has sacked Michael GoveLevelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has been sacked by Boris Johnson.Sky News - Published | Gove unhappy with Johnson staying as PM, Sky News understandsMichael Gove has indicated he is unhappy with the prime minister staying in his post after a fresh wave of resignations in protest of Boris Johnson's leadership, Sky News understands.Sky News - Published |
Gove admits he 'made a mistake' running against Johnson in 2016 Tory leadership voteMichael Gove has admitted he "made a mistake" when he ran against Boris Johnson in the 2016 Conservative leadership campaign - and said he would not do so again.Sky News - Published | Gove criticised for using 'silly voices' during broadcast interview Michael Gove has been criticised for "making jokes and using silly voices" when discussing the cost of living crisis.Sky News - Published |
UK to continue negotiations with the EU but 'nothing is off the table' - Gove The UK will continue negotiations with the EU tomorrow to resolve differences over the Northern Ireland Protocol, Michael Gove has confirmed - as he warned that "nothing is off the table".Sky News - Published | No emergency budget and PM's hints at cost of living announcement 'over interpreted', Gove saysThe government will not be bringing forward an emergency budget in light of the cost of living crisis, but "will be saying more and doing more to help people", Michael Gove has said.Sky News - Published |
Terror suspect killed MP in 'vicious and frenzied attack' after targeting Michael Gove, court hears MP Sir David Amess was killed in a "vicious and frenzied attack" by a "fanatical terrorist" who had previously targeted the home of Michael Gove, a court has heard.Sky News - Published | Refugees scheme launched: How it will work, how you can sign up, and what's involvedThere will be no limit to the number of Ukrainian refugees who can come to the UK as they face their "hour of greatest need", Cabinet minister Michael Gove has told MPs.Sky News - Published |
'No one said it was inappropriate': Gove defends PM meeting Russian oligarch MI6 was concerned about Michael Gove said he was never told that he or Boris Johnson should not meet Evening Standard owner Evgeny Lebedev after reports that MI6 has had concerns about the Russian oligarch since 2013.Sky News - Published | Tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees could come to UK - with £10,000 funding for each, says Michael Gove Tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees could come to the UK and each local council will get more than £10,000 per individual, Michael Gove told Sky News.Sky News - Published |
