Oliver Dowden

Rishi Sunak hails Lionesses’ stunning semi-final win but No10 pours cold water on hopes of a Bank Holiday to celebrate if England scoops the World Cup on Sunday

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Rishi Sunak hails Lionesses’ stunning semi-final win but No10 pours cold water on hopes of a Bank Holiday to celebrate if England scoops the World Cup on Sunday By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 16:32 BST, 16 August 2023 | Updated: 17:12 BST, 16 August 2023 Rishi Sunak hailed the Lionesses’ semi-final win … Read more

Labour accused of failing to tackle ‘bully’ Gordon Brown

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Labour accused of failing to tackle ‘bully’ Gordon Brown: Oliver Dowden points to allegations former PM threw phones, pens and a printer towards staff following criticism over Dominic Raab’s resignation Oliver Dowden put Labour on the spot about the woeful record by its own MPs Ahead of 2010 general election, Mr Brown faced string of … Read more

Returning ‘Elgin Marbles’ to Greece would be ‘dangerous and slippy road’, warns Culture Secretary

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Returning the ‘Elgin Marbles’ to Greece would be a ‘very dangerous and slippy road’, according to Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan. The Cabinet minister suggested handing back the 2,500-year-old sculptures would spark a wave of demands for the return of other artefacts held in Britain. ‘Where does that end?,’ asked Ms Donelan, as she highlighted how … Read more

Oxford plaque commemorating imperialist Cecil Rhodes could be given listed status

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‘Rhodes must NOT fall!’ Oxford plaque commemorating imperialist which sparked years of protests could be given listed status ‘so future generations can learn all aspects of city’s heritage’ The memorial at Oriel College is said to be considered vulnerable to vandalism Historic England says the Cecil Rhodes plaque does not merit legal protection Culture Secretary … Read more

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Defending journalism 

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DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Nadine Dorries’ promise of changes to the Online Safety Bill go a long way towards defending journalism and limiting the threat to freedom of expression By Daily Mail Comment Published: 22:43 GMT, 16 March 2022 | Updated: 22:58 GMT, 16 March 2022 The Mail welcomes Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries’ promise yesterday of … Read more

Rishi Sunak leads furious Cabinet revolt over Operation Red Meat plan to scrap BBC licence fee

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Rishi Sunak leads furious Cabinet revolt over Operation Red Meat plan to scrap BBC licence fee: Ministers including Therese Coffey blast Nadine Dorries for announcing end of £159 payment in a weekend tweet The Chancellor is said to have hit out at the speed of the announcement   Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey also voiced unhappiness at … Read more

New culture secretary Nadine Dorries says BBC might not EXIST in a decade

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Cabinet minister Nadine Dorries was today questioned whether the BBC will still exist in a decade – as she accused the broadcaster of nepotism and elitism. The Culture Secretary demanded change at the organisation, saying its staff needed to reflect a wider demographic than just people  ‘whose mum and dads work there’.  Speaking at a … Read more

Loss-making Channel 4 could be lined up for privatisation as Netflix era transforms the TV market

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Loss-making Channel 4 ‘is to be sold off by ministers next year’: Broadcaster could be lined up for privatisation as Netflix era transforms the TV market Channel 4 could be lined up for privatisation as early as next year, it emerged A sell-off has been mooted in the past but plans are being sped up … Read more

Dowden reinforces Government’s commitment to Online Harms Bill during visit to League One Charlton

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Culture secretary Oliver Dowden reinforces Government’s commitment to Online Harms Bill during visit to League One club Charlton Dowden reinforced commitment to introducing the Online Harms Bill  He met members of Charlton’s men and women’s squad and staff on Tuesday  English football has been rocked by an alarming increase in online abuse  By Sami Mokbel for … Read more

Oliver Dowden slams ‘sneering’ BBC mockery of minister’s union flag

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Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden slams ‘sneering’ mockery of minister’s union flag and Queen portrait by BBC presenters during interview Oliver Dowden joined criticism of BBC hosts mockery of minister’s union flag Culture Secretary said sometimes the comments descended into ‘sneering’  Government issued guidance for union flags to be flown on buildings every day  By James … Read more