Michael Gove and housing: what you need to know

By Carl Brown2021-09-16T09:00:00

Michael Gove is a political heavy-weight and household name, but what do we know about his views on housing, planning and the environment?

New housing secretary Michael Gove is one of the most recognisable politicians in the UK, with a reputation for pushing through bold reforms in the face of opposition - not least in education. He was also environment secretary for two years from 2017 under Theresa May.

As he prepares to grapple in his new role with changes to the planning system and the landmark Building Safety Bill, here are a few things about Gove and his past relationship with housing.

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