Oliver chaired a debate between Queens’ School, Bushey and Kings Langley School as part of the 8th Watford Inter-School Debating Cup.

The two schools debated the merits of building houses on green belt land, with Queens’ arguing in favour of the greater use of green belt land.

Oliver has called on people to support their local high streets and shop locally.

Joined by local parish councillors Viv Charrett and Estelle Samuelson, Mr Dowden dropped into shops in Radlett to speak with owners and promote independent small businesses.

Oliver has visited Explore Learning, a tutoring service in Borehamwood, to wish them luck ahead of the launch of their national Writers' Award on Thursday.

Oliver has written to Hertfordshire County Council to convene a meeting with education officials following the announcement of this year’s secondary school place allocations.

Oliver visited Potters Bar Fire Station to meet with the firefighters on duty, as well as the Station Commander.

Oliver has welcomed the news that both the military and political wings of the terrorist organisation Hizballah have been banned in Britain. The announcement was made by the Government on Monday, and passed the House of Commons last night.

Oliver recently met with local student Molly Lane, who has released a charity single in aid of Grief Encounter, the UK’s leading childhood bereavement charity.

Oliver is delighted by the news that 90-year-old Albert Dolbec has been granted Indefinite Leave to Remain in the United Kingdom. This is a result of tireless lobbying from Oliver, who has been engaging closely with the Home Office to ensure that his constituent could remain in the UK.

Oliver last week convened a meeting with the Hertsmere Borough Council Planning Department to discuss the latest stage of the new Local Plan, and to make clear to them the concerns of residents about the proposals.

Last night, Oliver joined with hundreds of people to pay tribute to the victims of the Holocaust at the annual memorial parade through Bushey.