The Government needs to rethink its housing affordability figure Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 Last week Damian wrote to Matthew Pennycook, Minister of State for housing, to follow up on a number of points that were raised during his Westminster Hall debate on the Cumulative impacts of housing development (which took place just before Christmas). In this letter, Damian raised concerns about the affordability adjustment factor within the government’s 'Standard Method formula' for calculating... Local News
Lunchtime lecture at Alton College 18th March 2016 Billed as "The Budget, the Economy and Economics", Damian led a lunchtime lecture at Alton College today. Local News
Budget puts next generation first 17th March 2016 Damian said this week’s Budget had as its priority to put the needs of future generations first, and to continue to deliver economic security in the face of... Westminster News
Youth unemployment down in latest figures 17th March 2016 Damian welcomes the latest employment numbers that show the number of young people claiming unemployment benefits is down to 153,000 – the lowest level since... Westminster News
Damian visits Tourist Information Centre Open Day 11th March 2016 To celebrate English Tourism Week, Damian joined others at the East Hampshire Tourist Information Centre's Open Day, and met with representatives from many of... Local News
From welfare to work - and beyond 24th February 2016 A strong safety net is the mark of a civilised society, and we must be able to offer support to those who need it. Articles for the Herald and Post
Alton Neighbourhood Plan Referendum 10th February 2016 Damian encourages all eligible residents to exercise their vote for the Alton Neighbourhood Plan referendum on the 24th February. Local News
FSB Wessex visit to Houses of Parliament 9th February 2016 Damian met with Ken Moon and colleagues from the Wessex Federation of Small Businesses in Portcullis House today, to discuss matters of interest to small... Westminster News
Damian is guest speaker at First Friday Petersfield 5th February 2016 Damian was invited by First Friday Peterfield to present at their recent networking lunch. Local News
