Oliver Dowden
Oliver Dowden CBE MP |
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Member of Parliament for Hertsmere |
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Assumed office 7 May 2015 |
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Preceded by | James Clappison |
Majority | 18,461 (36.9%) |
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Born | Park Street, Hertfordshire, England |
1 August 1978
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse(s) | 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]
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.[6]
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 61230. p. 9122. 18 May 2015.
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External links
- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
- Profile at BBC News Democracy Live
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Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Hertsmere 2015–present |
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