Former government minister Michael Gove is to be the new editor of The Spectator, after the magazine was bought by hedge fund tycoon and GB News-backer Sir Paul Marshall. He will take on the role at the start of October, according to Freddie Sayers, the magazine's publisher.

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).

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

Michael Gove has been appointed as editor of The Spectator magazine after its takeover by Sir Paul Marshall, the GB News co-owner, The Telegraph can reveal.

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).