Oliver Dowden

SNP Westminster deputy leader Mhairi Black asked the deputy Prime Minister to admit Brexit has failed.

Mhairi Black asks deputy Prime Minister to admit Brexit has failed'

Dominic Raab has faced a series of bullying allegations.

Deputy Prime Minister, Dominic Raab, has resigned amid bullying accusations

The UK emergency alert test will occur in a few days time and should affect around 90% of mobile devices in the UK.

UK Emergency Alert Test: Here's why 90% of UK mobiles will siren loudly soon

Oliver Dowden and Alex Chalk have taken key roles following the resignation of Dominc Raab

Oliver Dowden and Alex Chalk take key roles after Raab’s resignation

King Charles portraits to cost taxpayer £8million

Mobile phone ‘Armageddon alert’ date set: UK primed for new public warning system siren test

‘Armageddon alert’: UK primed for mobile phone public warning siren

A letter from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) to the information commissioner argues TikTok could be in breach of UK law. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP) (Photo by LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images)

MPs believe TikTok breaches UK law - could be banned

TikTok has been banned on all UK government devices

Oliver Dowden confirms TikTok now banned on all government devices

The UK government is to ban TikTok on government devices

UK to ban TikTok from all Government phones amid security concerns

TikTok is set to be banned on UK government devices

TikTok expected to be banned on government devices over data fears

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt (left) seated next to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Hunt said to be preparing up to £60bn in tax rises and spending cuts

The PM is under fire for taking Sir Gavin Williamson back into the fold.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Sunak under fire over Williamson appointment amid bullying claims

Regardless of what Garfield thinks, if they say it on the television it isn't necessarily true (Picture: China Photos/Getty Images)

Films that 'fictionalise' reality are leading us astray – Alastair Stewart

Douglas Ross has said there will be discussions among Tory MPs about Boris Johnson/

Douglas Ross urges Cabinet to 'consider impact' of keeping Boris Johnson

What next for Boris Johnson?

Tory rout at by-elections fires 'starting gun on next Labour government'

Boris Johnson claimed voters are tired of hearing about what “I’m alleged to have done wrong”.

Boris Johnson reveals what would make him resign as Prime Minister

Prime Minister Boris Johnson attends the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda. Picture: Ian Vogler - Pool/Getty Images

By-election results: Why Scotland party associations are working out how to get ...

Keir Starmer speaks to the media in Wakefield after Labour's by-election win (Picture: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Starmer right to avoid getting drawn into Tories' nasty strike strategy

Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey celebrates with Richard Foord (right), the newly-elected Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Honiton in the Tiverton and Honiton by-election

RECAP :Former Tory leader calls for Boris Johnson to resign

Losses in two by-elections have been a “monumental, massive, humiliating vote of no confidence” in the Prime Minister, Nicola Sturgeon has said.

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By-election losses ‘monumental and humiliating’ for Boris Johnson – Sturgeon

Labour candidate Simon Lightwood celebrates winning the Wakefield by-election, following the by-election count at Thornes Park Stadium in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Imran Ahmad Khan following his conviction for sexual assault. Picture date: Friday June 24, 2022.

Boris Johnson suffers double by-election humiliation

Oliver Dowden has resigned as chairman of the Conservative Party after it suffered two by-election defeats, saying in a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson that “someone must take responsibility”.

Oliver Dowden resigns as Tory chair after Conservatives lose two by-elections

Sir Keir Starmer. Picture: PA

Keir Starmer denies Labour has secret pact with Liberal Democrats

Prime Minister Boris Johnson could be ousted by the Sue Gray report

Boris Johnson Partygate: Sue Gray report 'could force Boris Johnson to resign'

A part of a destroyed tank and a burned vehicle sit in an area controlled by Russian-backed separatist forces in Mariupol, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Alexei Alexandrov)

Leader: Putin’s crimes must strengthen resolve

Cabinet Ministers are facing allegations of sexual misconduct.

56 MPs subject to sexual misconduct allegations

Prime Minister Boris Johnson (left) and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak are both under pressure due to Partygate

Partygate: Boris Johnson 'trying to undermine democracy'

Jamie Wallis, the Conservative MP for Bridgend in Wales

Tory MP Jamie Wallis says he is trans and he was raped and blackmailed

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden shouldn't be stoking the culture wars with the woke left (Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Politicians should be peacemakers in culture wars – Ayesha Hazarika

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits a vaccination centre in Northampton. Picture: Peter Cziborra/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Labour calls for 'rich people' probe after 'cosy' Boris Johnson text messages

Prime Minster Boris Johnson speaks with members of the Metropolitan Police. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Cabinet Secretary Simon case stands down from investigation over new event

Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Picture: Phil Noble/PA

What does the shock North Shropshire result mean for the Conservatives?

Photo issued by the Conservative Party of Anna Firth who has been selected as the Tory candidate for the Southend West by-election by Conservative members.

Conservatives select candidate for Southend West by-election

Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Picture: Matt Dunham - WPA Pool / Getty Images

No complaints over Downing Street Christmas party received by Met Police

Health officials have announced that the Covid-19 vaccine booster will be offered to healthy 40 to 49-year-olds.

Covid Scotland: vaccine booster will be offered to over-40s

There could be a shortage of toys at Christmas, experts have warned.

Toy shops warn 'buy now' for Christmas as ports play down supply concerns

The EU will later outline a range of proposals aimed at resolving the political stand-off over Brexit's Northern Ireland Protocol.

EU "looking to go the extra mile” over Brexit protocol standoff

Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivers his keynote speech at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. Picture: PA

Government not focusing on the ‘people’s priorities’ - Alexander Brown

Dowden: SNP has leadership pygmies to choose from post-Sturgeon

Dowden: SNP has leadership pygmies to choose from post-Sturgeon

Home secretary Priti Patel looks on as Prime Minister Boris Johnson tries his hand at baking during a visit to the HideOut Youth Zone in Manchester. Picture: Stefan Rousseau-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Boris Johnson says supply problems could continue until Christmas

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries, seen sitting between Scottish Secretary Alister Jack and Attorney General Suella Braverman, attend the first post-reshuffle Cabinet meeting in Downing Street last week (Picture: Jeremy Selwyn/WPA pool/Getty Images)

Scotland can steal a march on UK on democracy and press freedom – John McLellan

Standing ban to be lifted for English Premier League and Championship fixtures

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Crowds normally pack into the Royal Mile to watch street performers when the Fringe is on. Picture: David Monteith Hodge

UK Culture Secretary urges Edinburgh festivals to return to their previous scale

A couple check their map and phone by the street performance area on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Why there is no better feeling than arriving in Edinburgh for Festival Fringe

The first series of The Lord of the Rings is due to launch on Amazon next month.

Scotland set to capitalise after The Lord of the Rings moves out of New Zealand

Boris Johnson and Home Secretary Priti Patel need to reconsider their plans to change the Official Secrets Act (Picture: Yui Mok/pool/Getty Images)

Planned Official Secrets Act changes are threat to Press freedom – John McLellan

Scots will be eager to bask in the sun during August bank holiday weekend (Getty Images)

This is the date of August bank holiday - and how to get nine full days off work

Bukayo Saka is consoled by Gareth Southgate following defeat in the Euro 2020 Championship Final (Photo: Getty Images)

Arsenal condemns racist social media abuse directed at their player Bukayo Saka ...

Rege-Jean Page as Simon Basset, Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton, in hit Netflix show Bridgerton. Picture: PA Photo/Netflix/Liam Daniel

Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime to be regulated by Ofcom just like BBC

The 2021 Championships were cancelled due to Covid-19 (Photo: BOB MARTIN/AELTC/AFP via Getty Images)

Reduced crowds and no autographs - full list of Covid rule changes at Wimbledon ...

Ofcom will be able to rule on complaints over bias or inaccuracy. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Streaming giants to be regulated in same way as traditional broadcasters under n...

Shane Lowry celebrates his 2019 Open win at Royal Portrush with wife Wendy and daughter Iris. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

The Open to welcome 32,000 spectators a day in huge boost for golf fans

Spectators at a Wimbledon game in 2019.

Wimbledon finals at full capacity and 40,000 for Wembley’s final Euro 2020 games

Christian Eriksen: BBC apologises for coverage of Danish player's on-field medical treatment

BBC apologises for coverage of Danish player's on-field medical treatment

Ollie Robinson's England suspension ‘over the top’, says Culture Secretary Olive...

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