Oliver's Column for My News - September 2026 Tuesday, 1 September, 2026 As a new Parliamentary session begins and with the advent of a new Prime Minister, my primary duty of standing up for the people of Hertsmere remains unchanged. First, congratulations to all local students receiving their GCSE and A-Level results. I wish you every success in your next steps. Returning to Parliament, my focus remains squarely on our community’s priorities. Preserving our rural... Articles
Sir Oliver Raises Concerns About Expectations of the Police 6th July 2026 Sir Oliver has raised his concerns in Parliament about the police focusing on policing social media rather than crimes like shoplifting and burglary and the... Speeches in Parliament
Sir Oliver Raises Concerns About the Prosecution of Sexual Offences 1st July 2026 Sir Oliver has raised concerns about the prosecution of sexual offences. Sir Oliver said: "I recently met a constituent whose child was subject to repeated... Speeches in Parliament
Oliver's Column for My News - July 2026 1st July 2026 As the school summer holidays approach, many young people across Hertsmere are looking forward to a well-earned break after completing their GCSEs and A-Levels... Articles
Oliver Vows to Fight Parking Policies Threatening Bushey Businesses with Collapse 26th June 2026 Local businesses and residents have issued an urgent warning that new parking restrictions introduced by the Labour and Liberal Democrat-led Council in... Local News
Sir Oliver has Warned Against Government Proposals for Trusted News Content Promoting Left-wing Groupthink 24th June 2026 Sir Oliver has warned against the government's proposals for trusted news content to end up promoting left-wing groupthink. Sir Oliver said: "I urge the... Speeches in Parliament
Oliver Raises Concerns about the US/ Iran Deal 22nd June 2026 Sir Oliver has raised his concerns in Parliament about the Iran deal meaning more money to the IRGC, and about the loud music disrupting statements from Downing... Speeches in Parliament
Sir Oliver Gives Speech on National Security (State Threats) Bill 17th June 2026 Sir Oliver has given a speech on the National Security (State Threats) Bill, including the need to address the IRGC, the Muslim Brotherhood and the impact of AI... Speeches in Parliament
Oliver Backs Borehamwood High Street Restaurants Facing “Worst Period” in a Decade 12th June 2026 Sir Oliver Dowden MP champions Borehamwood’s independent high street restaurants, which are currently facing unprecedented economic pressure. Together with Cllr... Local News
Sir Oliver Raises Attack on Dame Helen Mirren as an Attack on British values 8th June 2026 Sir Oliver has raised in Parliament today the need for the police to do more to stop intimidation and antisemitism, as we have seen against Dame Helen Mirren... Speeches in Parliament
