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There are huge challenges ahead for this country but also huge opportunities. We can make this country stronger and fairer.

Michael Gove

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Michael Gove
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: August 26
British Politician
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Michael Andrew Gove
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