Michael Gove is a British politician and member of the Conservative Party. He has served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Surrey Heath since 2005. Gove has held various government positions, including Secretary of State for Education and Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. He is known for his influential role in shaping education policy in the UK. Gove was born on August 26, 1967, in Edinburgh, Scotland. He studied at Oxford University and began his career in journalism before entering politics. Gove played a significant role in the Brexit campaign, advocating for the UK's departure from the European Union.