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Michael Gove to Receive Peerage in Sunak’s Resignation Honours
Michael Gove is set to be one of the prominent figures awarded a peerage in Rishi Sunak’s upcoming resignation honours list.
The seasoned Conservative politician, who has previously served as an editor of the Spectator, concluded his tenure as a Member of Parliament during the last election. Reports indicate that the list, which is expected to be unveiled shortly, could be made public as early as Friday.
The honours are anticipated to include other notable names such as former Scottish Secretary Alister Jack, ex-Chief Whip Simon Hart, and former Transport Secretary Mark Harper—all of whom have been supportive allies of Sunak.
This anticipated list, comprising approximately seven to eight individuals, aligns with the precedence set by similar resignation honours issued by former Prime Ministers Liz Truss and Boris Johnson in recent years.
Gove, who was a contender for the Conservative leadership in 2016, has held various cabinet positions including Education Secretary, Environment Secretary, and Housing Secretary; however, he has not ascended to the role of a great office of state.
In a previous wave of honours, Sunak acknowledged several of his close aides and associates when parliament was dissolved, such as granting a peerage to his former chief of staff, Liam Booth-Smith, and a knighthood to his former deputy prime minister, Oliver Dowden.
Reports from the Sunday Times earlier this year indicated that Gove was likely to receive a peerage, a possibility that was later corroborated by the Financial Times. Sources within political circles suggest that the comprehensive list of honours might be released imminently, reinforcing ongoing discussions about the evolving political landscape.
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