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Former Defra Secretary Michael Gove says he will step down as MP at next General Election

Mr Gove served as Defra Secretary from June 2017 to July 2019 under former Prime Minister Theresa May

Chris Brayford
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Michael Gove served as Defra Secretary from June 2017 to July 2019 (parliament.uk)
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Michael Gove served as Defra Secretary from June 2017 to July 2019 (parliament.uk)

Michael Gove has confirmed he will not be standing as a candidate at the next General Election. The former Defra Secretary said he will not be step down as an MP after Prime Minister announced a snap...

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