Preceded by James Clappison Children 2 Political party Conservative Spouse Blythe Dowden | Nationality United Kingdom Role Politician Majority 18,461 (36.9%) Name Oliver Dowden Party Conservative Party | |
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Oliver James Dowden, CBE, is a British Conservative Party politician. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Hertsmere since May 2015.
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- Oliver dowden speaking about elstree studios in the house of commons
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- Early life and education
- Career
- Personal life
- References
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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, followed by Trinity Hall, Cambridge, where he studied Law.
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. Prior to his selection as Conservative candidate for Hertsmere, he worked as a special adviser, and David Cameron's deputy chief of staff.
Dowden was opposed to Brexit prior to the 2016 referendum.
Personal life
Dowden is married and has two children. He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2015 Dissolution Honours Lists on 27 August 2015.
