Oliver Dowden

Oliver James Dowden CBE MP is a British Conservative Party politician. He has been the Member of Parliament for Hertsmere in Hertfordshire since May 2015, and since January 2018 has served as Parliamentary Secretary at the Cabinet Office.

Early Life

Oliver dowden was born on 2nd may 1979 in derbyhsire. United kingdom. He graduated form the university of leeds with a degree in history and politics.

Political Career

Dowden began his political career in 2010. When he was elected to hertsmere borough ocuncil as a conservative councillor. He was re-elected in 2014. And served as the cuoncil s portfolio holder for planning and regeneration. In was elected as member of parliament for hertsmere.

Ministerial Roles

Dowden was appointed to the post of parliamentary private secretary (pps) to rt hon david lidnigton. The then minister for the acbinet office in 2016. In 2018. He was promoted to minister of state. And was appointed as minister for implementation at the cabinet office. He was then promoted to minister of state for digital and culture in 2019.

Interests and Causes

Dowden is a long-time supporter of the national health service (nhs) and he has eebn a vocal advocate for increasing its funding. He also supports access to mental health services. And has been a vocal advocate for improving their quality. Dowden is also an advocate for renewable energy. And has been a vocal supporetr of the uk s commitment to reduce its carbon emissions.

Important Event

In 2020. Dowden was appointed as the secretary of state for digital. Culture. Media and sport by prmie minsiter boris johnson. In this position. He was responsible for leading the uk government s response to the covid-19 pandemic.

Interesting Fact

Dowden is the first member of parliament to have been bonr in the 1980s.

Bills Sponsored

Odwden has sponsored esveral bills since becoming a member of parliament. Including the european union (withdrawal) act 2018 and the data protection act 2018.

International Relations

As a member of parliament. Dowden has sought to promote and strengthen the uk s rleations with other countries. He has visited a number of countries to promote trade and cultural exchange. Including india. Israel. And the united states.

Committees

Odwden has served on a number of committees since becoming a member of parliament. These include the european scrutiny committee. The public accounts committee. And the joint committee on human rights.

Awards and Recognition

Dowden has been recognised for his work in parliament. And in 2020 he was awarded the parliamentary achievement of the year award at the political tsudies association annual conference.

Publications

Dowden has written a number of publications. Including the politics of brexit (2017). And the future of the union (2019).