Foreign nationals and wounded Palestinians leave Gaza through Rafah Crossing Close to 100 people fled besieged Strip on Monday after evacuations resumed following two-day suspension The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Sunak urged to investigate claims surrounding alleged rapist Tory MP It comes after a former party chairman reportedly told police that an unnamed MP had carried out numerous assaults. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Fireworks directed at police and pro-Hamas pamphlet sold at protest, Met says Scotland Yard pledged to deploy thousands of officers next weekend to ensure Armistice Day is not disrupted. The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Britons in Gaza forced to wait for escape as Rafah crossing remains shut The Foreign Office said it is continuing to press for the key border route to be reopened to foreign nationals. The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Over 100 UK nationals leave Gaza via Rafah crossing but dozens remain British citizens trapped in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war are facing the “excruciating” prospect of leaving without family members even though more than 100 escaped this week. Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2023
Dowden reiterates ‘grave concerns’ about pro-Palestine marches on Armistice Day UK government fears further unrest in spite of reassurances from organisers about march avoiding Cenotaph The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023
Rape claims against Tory MP were not covered up, says deputy PM Oliver Dowden responds to claims that party failed in responsibilities towards alleged victims The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023
Antisemitism should be treated with same abhorrence as other racism – Dowden The Deputy Prime Minister said he was ‘disappointed’ that the same ‘moral indignation’ shown during Black Lives Matter protests had not materialised. The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Oliver Dowden says Tories have zero tolerance for sexual misconduct amid cover-up claim It comes after a letter, obtained by The Mail On Sunday, accused an unnamed MP of numerous assaults Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2023
Deputy PM has ‘grave concerns’ over pro-Palestinian protests on Armistice Day His comments echo those of Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman who have criticised the scheduled march The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Dowden says Tories have zero tolerance of sexual misconduct amid cover-up claim It comes after a letter, obtained by The Mail On Sunday, accused an unnamed MP of numerous assaults. The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Protesters who vandalise the Cenotaph should be put into jail, says Suella Braverman There has been “hateful conduct” at pro-Palestinian marches and those attending need to ask whether they are “lending support” to such… The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2023
UK hopeful Rafah crossing will reopen to allow Britons out of Gaza, says Dowden The route out of the bombarded territory for foreign nationals was closed on Saturday. The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Deputy PM voices ‘grave concerns’ over pro-Palestinian march on Armistice Day Oliver Dowden pointed out such protests could possibly lead to unrest or be misconstrued as a sign of intimidation, especially in the Jewish community The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2023 Oliver Dowden defends Suella Braverman after controversial rough sleeper comments Suella Braverman sparked controversy after claiming some people are 'living on the streets as a lifestyle choice'
Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2023 Deputy PM admits 'grave concerns' for possible Pro-Palestine march on Armistice Day Home Secretary Suella Braverman has said anyone who vandalises the Cenotaph should be put in jail
The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2023 Laura Kuenssberg to be joined by Piers Morgan and Oliver Dowden: Full guest list Deputy PM Oliver Dowden, Sarah Snook, Piers Morgan and more will appear on BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg today.
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023 ‘World-first’ Bletchley declaration on AI safety agreed ahead of summit Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan said it was the start of a global conversation around the risks of artificial intelligence.
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023 Peter Mandelson attacks ‘ridiculous’ calls for Starmer to back Gaza ceasefire New Labour guru compares Israel’s war on ‘cold-blooded murderers’ in Hamas to UK’s fight against IRA
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023 AI could be used to interfere with 2024 elections, Nick Clegg warns Meta executive plays down fears over long-term risks of AI – dismissing ‘hype’ as akin to 80s-style ‘moral panic’ over video games
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023 Deputy PM Oliver Dowden says Israel fighting ‘a just war’ and rejects ceasefire calls Israeli strikes on refugee camp in Gaza part of ‘terrible nature’ of the conflict, says cabinet minister
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023 Lack of ‘female perspective’ in No 10 created problems with Covid policymaking, inquiry hears – as it happened Former deputy cabinet secretary Helen MacNamara is giving evidence to the inquiry
Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2023 Deputy PM defends Rishi Sunak after Dominic Cummings blast at Covid inquiry Oliver Dowden declines to call ex-chief of staff a liar but says other witnesses will also have their say
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 Resign immediately to spare constituents recall process, Labour tells Peter Bone Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said the suspended Wellingborough MP should ‘recognise the seriousness of this’ and resign.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023 Border Force in position to help get UK residents out of Gaza, PM reveals UK Border Force teams are set up in Egypt to “quickly” assist British nationals to escape from Gaza when a crossing is opened, the Prime…