Former Conservative cabinet minister Michael Gove has been announced as the new Editor of The Spectator, succeeding Fraser Nelson, who will become an Associate Editor.

Nelson commented 'Michael is the clear successor. He’s a first-class journalist who took a detour into politics and not (as so often happens) the other way around. His hinterland, love of mischief, intellectual depth, energy, sense of humour and - most importantly - fondness of good writing make him perfect for the job'.