Oliver Dowden
Oliver Dowden | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Hertsmere | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2015 | |
| Preceded by | James Clappison |
| Majority | 18,461 (36.9%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 August 1978 Park Street, Hertfordshire, England |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Blythe Dowden |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Trinity Hall, Cambridge |
Oliver James Dowden,[1] CBE, is a British Conservative Party politician. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Hertsmere since May 2015.[2]
Early life and education
Dowden grew up in Bricket Wood, and was educated at Parmiter's School, a state comprehensive school in Garston in Hertfordshire,[3] followed by the Trinity Hall, Cambridge, where he studied Law.[4]
Career
Dowden joined the Conservative Research Department in 2004, moving to PR company Hill & Knowlton in 2007, before returning to the Conservative party in 2009.[5] Prior to his selection as Conservative candidate for Hertsmere, he worked as a special adviser, and David Cameron's deputy chief of staff.[4]
Dowden was opposed to Brexit prior to the 2016 referendum.[6]
Personal life
Dowden is married and has two children.[3][4] He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2015 Dissolution Honours Lists on 27 August 2015.[7]
References
- ^ "No. 61230". The London Gazette. 18 May 2015.
- ^ "Hertsmere parliamentary constituency – Election 2015". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
- ^ a b "About Oliver Dowden". Oliverdowden.com. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
- ^ a b c Oliphant, Victoria (8 October 2014). "'This is like coming home' – Oliver Dowden announced as Conservative candidate for Hertsmere". Borehamwood Times. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
- ^ Merrick, Jane (14 October 2012). "'Olive' in charge after No 10 shake-up". The Independent. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
- ^ Goodenough, Tom (16 February 2016). "Which Tory MPs back Brexit, who doesn't and who is still on the fence?". The Spectator. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- ^ Prime Minister's Office (27 August 2015). "Press release Dissolution Honours 2015". Gov.uk. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
External links
- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
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