Is Michael Gove A-List?
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No — Michael Gove is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1996D$0.1M
Joins The Times Newspaper
Gove begins his journalism career at The Times.
2005C▲$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
Elected as Member of Parliament
Gove enters politics as the MP for Surrey Heath.
2010B▲$1M+$0.7M
Secretary of State for Education
Gove becomes Education Secretary, a key cabinet position.
2016B$2M+$1M
Leads Brexit Campaign
Gove plays a prominent role in the Brexit referendum campaign.
2019B$3M+$1M
Chancellor of the Duchy
Gove takes on another senior role in government.
2021B$4M+$1M
Secretary of State
Gove Continues as a prominent cabinet member.
2024B$4.5M+$0.5M
Editor of The Spectator
Gove becomes editor of The Spectator.
2026B$5M+$0.5M
Politician and Editor
Gove is a well-known figure in British politics and media.
Last updated: February 24, 2026