Michael Gove
Michael Gove
Michael Goveis a British Conservative politician, who was Secretary of State for Education from 2010 to 2014 and Secretary of State for Justice from 2015 to 2016. He has been the Member of Parliamentfor Surrey Heath since 2005. He is also an author and was a columnist for The Times...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth26 August 1967
pms choices tough
It was a tough choice [of PM]. I voted for a Scotsman.
country thinking optimism
I think that the message I have of optimism and hope about Britain's bright future outside the European Union is shared by many Conservative members and voters - indeed by a majority of the country.
party able conservative
I hope that in the days to come, I'll be able to convince my colleagues that I should be one of the candidates that Conservative party members can choose from.
country believe thinking
Now that Britain has voted to leave, I think the country deserves to have a leader who believes in Britain outside the European Union and who also has experience at the highest level of government.
optimistic support messages
I am delighted by the support I have received from colleagues. It reflects the optimistic message that I've been putting forward.
unity kingdoms plans
I will lay out my plan for the United Kingdom which I hope can provide unity and change.
country want path
I want there to be an open and positive debate about the path the country will now take. Whatever the verdict of that debate I will respect it.
heart challenges vision
The challenges facing Britain required not just a cool head, but a heart burning with the desire for change - not business as usual but a bold vision.
health-education giving people
They [British people] told us to restore democratic control of immigration policy and to spend their money on national priorities such as health, education and science instead of giving it to Brussels.
running country government
The British people rejected politics as usual and government as usual. They want and need a new approach to running this country.
country opportunity challenges
There are huge challenges ahead for this country but also huge opportunities. We can make this country stronger and fairer.
country unique giving
We have a unique chance to heal divisions, give everyone a stake in the future and set an example as the most creative, innovative and progressive country in the world.
struggle gnats pace
With the single exception of Park Lane, every north-south route in London slows traffic to the pace of a wounded gnat with pleurisy struggling with a squaddie's backpack.
teacher thinking clarity
I think it's appropriate that we simplify, clarify and strengthen, so instead of this nebulousness, we have clarity and authority invested in teachers once more.