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Portrait of Lord Gove

Member of the House of Lords

Lord Gove

Conservative

At a glanceLord Gove is a Conservative member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast79
Voted Content72
Voted Not Content7

Lords divisions Lord Gove has voted in. Content is a vote for the motion, Not Content against. Peers attend divisions ad hoc, so there is no attendance figure.

Biographyfrom Parliament
Lord Gove's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Gove. His name is Michael Gove, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Conservative Party since 5 May 2005
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
22 Jul 2026 Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Decisions and Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Content
21 Jul 2026 Business of the House motion on Arrangement of the Order Paper 22 July Content
22 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Content
22 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
15 Apr 2026 Victims and Courts Bill Content
15 Apr 2026 Victims and Courts Bill Content
13 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
13 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career20 past posts

Government posts

  • Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities 25 Oct 2022 – 5 Jul 2024
  • Minister for Intergovernmental Relations · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities 25 Oct 2022 – 5 Jul 2024
  • Minister for Intergovernmental Relations · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities 19 Sep 2021 – 6 Sep 2022
  • Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities 19 Sep 2021 – 6 Jul 2022
  • Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 15 Sep 2021 – 19 Sep 2021
  • Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster · Cabinet Office 13 Feb 2020 – 15 Sep 2021
  • Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster · Cabinet Office 24 Jul 2019 – 13 Feb 2020
  • Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 11 Jun 2017 – 24 Jul 2019
  • Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice · Ministry of Justice 8 May 2015 – 14 Jul 2016
  • Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury and Chief Whip · HM Treasury 15 Jul 2014 – 8 May 2015
  • Secretary of State for Education · Department for Education 12 May 2010 – 15 Jul 2014

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Secretary of State (Children, Schools and Families) · Department for Education 3 Jul 2007 – 6 May 2010
  • Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government) (Housing and Planning) · Department for Communities and Local Government 10 May 2005 – 3 Jul 2007

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • Surrey Heath · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
  • Surrey Heath · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Gove, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Gove?

Lord Gove is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Gove's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Lord Gove represent?

Lord Gove sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Gove's official Parliament profile.

How long has Lord Gove sat in the House of Lords?

Lord Gove has served in the House of Lords for 1 year, 2 months. See Lord Gove's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Gove?

Lord Gove has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Gove's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.