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Oliver Reeder

Director of Communications and Policy Adviser to the Leader of the Opposition, former DoSAC Special Advisor

Senior Leadership

Lore Dossier

A working dossier for the character's place in the DoSAC machine: office role, political home, career pressure, and the relationships that pull them into the wider Westminster mess.

Full name
Dr. Oliver Francis Reeder
Occupation
Director of Communications and Policy Adviser to Dan Miller
Department
Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship
Role
Senior Leadership
Party
Labour
Affiliation
HM Opposition, Former HM Government
Education
University of Cambridge (Undergraduate), PhD in Funding Structures
Origin
Lincolnshire, England
Frame highlights2
Related profiles10
Detail entries32

Record in Office

Highlights

Roles

Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship

Senior Leadership

Episode Timeline

  1. Series 2 – Episode 1

    20 October 2005

    During Minister Abbott's factory visit, a confrontational encounter with a member of the public sparked a media crisis. Senior Press Officer Robyn Murdoch assumed temporary responsibilities during Terri Coverley's compassionate leave, while adviser Ollie Reeder was seconded to Number 10 for cross-party communications.

    Economy
    Immigration
  2. Series 3 – Episode 1

    24 October 2009

    The appointment of Nicola Murray MP as Secretary of State marked a significant transition at DoSAC. The retention of existing advisory staff Reeder and Cullen provided continuity during this period. Meanwhile, Communications Director Tucker coordinated media strategy for an upcoming by-election.

    Economy
    Immigration

Transcript Evidence

  1. s01e01 at 15-55.000 - Return of capital punishment.
  2. s03e02 at 04-25.320 - You can't just overwrite minutes.

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Career History

Source Notes