The history of UKOGB
Every Prime Minister, every general election and the moments that shaped the server.
Prime Ministers
Timeline
1 Act has been passed in all: see every Act.
Public Safety and Border Security Act 2026
A Bill to make provision for the dynamic expansion of frontline neighborhood policing and the enhancement of community protection powers against anti-social behavior; to establish a statutory framework for international law enforcement partnerships and strict processing metrics to eliminate maritime human smuggling and clear asylum application backlogs; to structurally reduce administrative and bureaucratic burdens on police personnel through technological modernization; to codify and enforce en
Labour wins the 2022 general election
Labour, led by Oliver Howard, wins 18 of the 32 seats in the House of Commons on 39.4 per cent of the vote, an overall majority of four.
Oliver Howard appointed Knight or Lady of the Garter (KG)
For outstanding public service, above all to workers' rights.
Oliver Howard appointed Leader of the Labour Party
Holds the office from 12 September 2020.
Oliver Howard appointed Leader of the Opposition
Held from 12 September 2020 to 6 May 2022.
Oliver Howard appointed Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster
Holds the office from 8 June 2017.
Howard & Partners LLP dissolved
Oliver Howard dissolves his law firm, Howard & Partners LLP, on the day he is elected MP for Cities of London and Westminster, keeping his promise not to run a law practice on the side.
Hopkins PLC lists on the London Stock Exchange
Hopkins PLC, the Sheffield investment bank founded by Oliver Howard, lists its shares on the London Stock Exchange.
Oliver Howard appointed King's Counsel (KC)
Appointed King's Counsel, one of the very few solicitor-advocates ever to take silk.
Hopkins PLC incorporated
Hopkins PLC (company number 00000001) was incorporated on 1 June 2010.
Howard & Partners LLP incorporated
Howard & Partners LLP (company number 00000004) was incorporated on 6 September 2004.