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Regional Context: She is a resident of Woking, Surrey, where she was recently recognised for her contributions to public service. <ref>https://www.surreylieutenancy.org/the-honours-system</ref> | Regional Context: She is a resident of Woking, Surrey, where she was recently recognised for her contributions to public service. <ref>https://www.surreylieutenancy.org/the-honours-system</ref> | ||
| − | She holds a degree in Psychology (2000) from the [[University of Exeter]]. <ref>https://sites.exeter.ac.uk/alumni-news/2026/01/09/alumni-receive-recognition-in-2026-new-year-honours-list/</ref> | + | ==Timeline== |
| + | *2012-3 - She and [[Kieran Holliday]] were registered on the Electoral Roll in 2012-3 at an address in Walton-On-Thames, Surrey, KT12; and The Holliday's owned the property between 20 Jan 2009 and 8 Oct 2013. | ||
| + | *2000 - She holds a degree in Psychology (2000) from the [[University of Exeter]]. <ref>https://sites.exeter.ac.uk/alumni-news/2026/01/09/alumni-receive-recognition-in-2026-new-year-honours-list/</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:20, 9 January 2026
As of 2026, Louise Holliday serves as a 'Deputy Director' at the UK Home Office, but her job title or location have not been publicly disclosed suggesting she is in intelligence, more likely MI5 than the Homeland Security Group.
In the 2026 King's New Year Honours List, she was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) specifically for her services to 'National Security'. While the specific day-to-day details of her national security portfolio are often restricted for security reasons, her rank of Deputy Director indicates a senior leadership role involving strategic oversight and policy implementation within the Home Office's security-focused directorates.
Louise Holliday was directly involved in the development and passage of the 2023 National Security Act (formerly the National Security Bill). Holliday was a key member of the Home Office Bill team responsible for the legislation. Her work on the Bill was significant enough to be highlighted in Parliament. During the House of Lords debates in March 2023, the government (in the person of Lord Sharpe of Epsom) specifically thanked Holliday for her "phenomenally hard" work on the Bill.[1]
The Bill team, which she was part of, developed critical new tools for security services, including the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) and updated offences for espionage and sabotage.
Previous Career
Information on Holliday's career prior to her senior civil service role is limited due to the sensitive nature of her work. However, general records indicate: Civil Service Career: She has established a long-term career within the UK Civil Service, rising to her current senior grade through various security-related assignments. Regional Context: She is a resident of Woking, Surrey, where she was recently recognised for her contributions to public service. [2]
Timeline
- 2012-3 - She and Kieran Holliday were registered on the Electoral Roll in 2012-3 at an address in Walton-On-Thames, Surrey, KT12; and The Holliday's owned the property between 20 Jan 2009 and 8 Oct 2013.
- 2000 - She holds a degree in Psychology (2000) from the University of Exeter. [3]