It comes after the magazine was bought by GB News backer Sir Paul Marshall earlier this month.

Michael Gove has been appointed the editor of The Spectator, one of the world’s oldest political magazines. Gove was a longtime U.K.

Former Conservative minister Michael Gove has been named as the new editor of The Spectator, less than a month after hedge fund manager Paul Marshall agreed to buy the politically influential British magazine for £100 million ($131 million).

Former Conservative minister Michael Gove has been appointed editor of The Spectator magazine following its £100million sale to GB News co-owner Sir Paul Marshall. Mr Gove will take over from current editor Fraser Nelson on 8 October, the magazine has confirmed.

It’s a time of new beginnings here at The Spectator after Sir Paul Marshall’s historic £100 million bid for the magazine. As we plan for further growth, I’m delighted to announce two

Michael Gove, former U.K. Cabinet minister, has been appointed editor of The Spectator, a prestigious political magazine. This appointment follows the recent acquisition of the magazine by hedge fund manager Paul Marshall.

Former Conservative minister Michael Gove has been named as the new editor of The Spectator, less than a month after hedge fund manager Paul Marshall agreed to buy the politically influential British magazine for £100 million ($131 million).