Oliver Dowden, the Deputy Prime Minister of the UK, has been making headlines for his involvement in various political matters. He has been at the forefront of discussions regarding cybersecurity and the UK's response to cyber-attacks, particularly those attributed to foreign entities like China. Dowden has also been in the spotlight for his handling of sensitive issues such as arms sales to countries like Israel, facing scrutiny and calls for transparency in government decision-making.
Oliver Dowden, born on August 1, 1978, is a British politician who has held several key positions in the government, including Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General before assuming the role of Deputy Prime Minister. He has been a Member of Parliament for Hertsmere and has been actively involved in shaping government policies related to digital, culture, media, and sport. Dowden's tenure has been marked by his efforts to address pressing national security concerns, navigate diplomatic challenges, and engage in public discourse on critical issues affecting the UK.
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The Deputy Prime Minister is leading a group of senior ministers on a trade mission to Saudi Arabia.
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Blundering Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer supported a Labour-backed call for a clampdown on ticket touts who charge tens of thousands of pounds for Taylor Swift and Adele tickets
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Charles Hawtrey and Joan Sims of politics struggled to raise much mirth in the usual Commons carry on
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PM answers for Nato chief that it ‘wouldn’t be appropriate for him’ to be drawn into domestic politics – before launching into political attack on Labour
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The man who reported Labour’s deputy to the police can’t even say what he was complaining about. Meanwhile, there’s no getting away from the Conservatives’ scandals, writes Zoe Williams
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The former PM has been evasive about his links to a hedge fund that set up the meeting, Acoba rules.
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Minister says move being considered over concerns UK money could finance projects that undermine national security
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Mark Menzies accused of using campaign funds to pay off ‘bad people’ and medical expenses after being locked in a flat late at night
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Antismoking bill aims to phase out sales of tobacco, which is one of the main causes of cancer deaths in Britain.
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The Conservative party have launched an investigation into the Tory councillor after her husband and Ashfield MP for Reform posted the picture on social media
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The UK and the wider West should consider sending troops to Ukraine to help with training, a former armed forces minister has said.
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Oliver Dowden has hinted that a January 2025 election is possible, after the Prime Minister insisted he is preparing for a poll in the second half of this year.
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Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden repeatedly refused to tell BBC's Laura Kuenssberg what legal advice ministers had been given amid growing calls to cease arms sales to Israel
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Meet the tech optimists who believe AI can transform politics for the better.
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The UK government blamed China for a hack of the Electoral Commission that saw the names, addresses and contact details of 40 million voters compromised.
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Deputy PM Oliver Dowden says Britain ‘will not tolerate malicious cyber-activity targeting our democratic institutions’
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Deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden to update MPs on cyber-attacks by Beijing, some of whom may also have been targets
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Ex-participant Josh Tapper will challenge Oliver Dowden to be the MP for Hertsmere, Hertfordshire
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Fife’s award-winning Buffalo Farm has gone into administration, and people who sank thousands of £s in the business are set to lose out - but owner Steve Mitchell is bidding to keep it going.
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Conservative MP Lee Anderson was suspended after making anti-Muslim comments about London Mayor Sadiq Khan, claiming that 'Islamists' have control of Khan and London.