Michael Gove: The Man in a Hurry

Michael Gove: A Man in a Hurry

by Owen Bennett

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Michael Gove is one of the most controversial and high-profile politicians in the United Kingdom. He has served in a number of cabinet positions, including Secretary of State for Education and Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice. Gove is a close ally of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and is widely seen as a potential future leader of the Conservative Party.

Early life and education

Gove was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1967. He was educated at St Mary's School, Melrose, and Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, where he studied English literature. After graduating, Gove worked as a journalist for The Times and The Daily Telegraph.

Political career

Gove entered politics in 2001, when he was elected as the Conservative MP for Surrey Heath. He served in a number of shadow cabinet positions under David Cameron, before being appointed Secretary of State for Education in 2010. As Education Secretary, Gove introduced a number of controversial reforms, including the of free schools and academies, and the abolition of the National Curriculum.

Gove was appointed Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice in 2015. In this role, he oversaw the implementation of a number of reforms to the justice system, including the of a new sentencing framework and the expansion of the use of electronic tagging.

Gove is a close ally of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and was appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in 2019. He is widely seen as a potential future leader of the Conservative Party.

Controversies

Gove is a controversial figure in British politics. He has been criticized for his handling of a number of issues, including his reforms to the education system and his support for Brexit.

In 2013, Gove was accused of bullying and intimidating staff at the Department for Education. He was also criticized for his handling of the 2012 GCSE results crisis.

Gove is a strong supporter of Brexit and has been criticized for his role in the campaign to leave the European Union. He was accused of misleading the public about the benefits of Brexit and of failing to plan for the consequences of leaving the EU.

Personal life

Gove is married to Sarah Vine, a journalist. They have two children.

Gove is a keen runner and cyclist. He is also a fan of classical music and opera.

Michael Gove is a complex and controversial figure in British politics. He is a close ally of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and is widely seen as a potential future leader of the Conservative Party. Gove is a strong supporter of Brexit and has been criticized for his role in the campaign to leave the European Union.