MP for Hertsmere
Sir Oliver Dowden is the Conservative MP for Hertsmere, first elected in 2015. He has held a number of senior government roles, including Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and he has also served as Deputy Prime Minister. He remains a long‑standing member of Parliament with a background in high‑level government roles and party leadership positions.
He shows 100% party loyalty with attendance above the party average, and is broadly positioned as a centrist (53/100). His voting record across policy areas is mixed, with a combination of aye and no votes, and several noted rebel votes against the party on specific amendments and motions.
He has 36 declared financial interests, including 18 entries for ad hoc payments related to employment and earnings, 7 entries for gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources, 5 entries for visits outside the UK, 3 entries for employment and earnings, 2 entries for miscellaneous items, and 1 entry for gifts and benefits from sources outside the UK.
Generated 21 February 2026
13 positions
Shadow Deputy Prime Minister
Jul 2024 - Nov 2024
Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Jul 2024 - Nov 2024
Deputy Prime Minister
Apr 2023 - Jul 2024
Secretary of State in the Cabinet Office
Feb 2023 - Jul 2024
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Oct 2022 - Jul 2024
Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office)
Sept 2021 - Jun 2022
Based on parliamentary votes
has generally voted against universal credit
has generally voted against immigration controls
has generally voted against bus services regulation
has generally voted against vat changes
has generally voted against asylum system
has generally voted against transgender rights
has generally voted against trade union powers
has generally voted against nhs funding
UK's withdrawal from the EU: Prime Minister's motion
14 Mar 2019
Mr Baron's motion B (No deal)
27 Mar 2019
Mr Fysh's motion O (Contingent preferential arrangements)
27 Mar 2019
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 24
20 Jun 2025
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 12
20 Jun 2025
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading