Were I ever alone in the dock, I would not want to be arraigned before our flawed tribunals, knowing my freedom could be forfeit as a result of political pressures. I would prefer a fair trial, under the shadow of the noose. Michael Gove arraigndockfair share on social
I am in favour of migration; I simply want to control the numbers. Michael Gove controlfavourmigration Change image and share on social
I don't think I'm a revolutionary, and I'd certainly be an unlikely one. Michael Gove revolutionary Change image and share on social
You know you don't see hospital consultants going on strike, and I don't believe that teachers and head teachers should. It's within their rights, it's a civil right, but I think it is wrong in terms of the reputation of the profession. Michael Gove civilconsultanthead share on social
Children in dysfunctional homes at risk of abuse are kept in danger for too long because politically correct rules mean we won't challenge unfit parents. Michael Gove abusechallengechild Change image and share on social
The decision to trigger Article 50 is in the hands of the next prime minister. If that is me, I will make a judgement as to when is right for Britain, and I won't be hurried or hassled by anyone into pressing that button or triggering that article until I believe it is right for this country. Michael Gove articlebritainbutton share on social
Barack Obama would never accept a court in Mexico decreeing what the law in the United States would be. Michael Gove acceptbarackcourt Change image and share on social
There aren't many contemporary Christian leaders who are both energetic in their condemnation of the crimes of communism and robust in their analysis of the evil of Islamism, but Justin Welby stands out. Michael Gove analysischristiancommunism share on social
Learning a foreign language, and the culture that goes with it, is one of the most useful things we can do to broaden the empathy and imaginative sympathy and cultural outlook of children. Michael Gove broadenchildcultural Change image and share on social
Many more schools can be outstanding. Michael Gove outstandingschool Change image and share on social