Synopsis
Sir Oliver Dowden, the Conservative MP for Hertsmere first elected in May 2015, has cast 276 votes from 435 eligible divisions for a participation rate of 63.45%, ranking him 169th overall and 30th among Conservative MPs. He has made 125 contributions across 73 debates, ranking him 404th overall, with his debate contributions focusing on Foreign Affairs & Defence, Other/Procedural matters, and International Development. Dowden shows notably stronger participation in voting than in debates, ranking in the top third for voting while falling to the bottom third for debate contributions. He is a relatively long-serving member, ranked 119th among all current MPs and 41st among his Conservative colleagues by tenure.
Summary generated on 07/03/2026 (View details)
VOTING PARTICIPATION
294 / 458
64.19%
Ranked #169 of 650 MPs (74th percentile)
DEBATE CONTRIBUTIONS
83 / 7319
141 total contributions
Ranked #389 of 650 MPs (40th percentile)
REGISTERED INTERESTS
18
£316,292.80
Total declared interests