Will Mr Burnham’s business rates plan work? Thursday, 3 September, 2026 One of Andy Burnham’s first announcements was a 20 percent cut in business rates for pubs. The proposal is welcome. Although many pubs would still be paying more than they were in 2023 and 2024, because it follows substantial increases in recent years, any reduction will be welcomed by a sector under significant pressure. I used to work in the pub trade and know how significant the fixed cost... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian attends Citizens Advice AGM 17th October 2016 Damian attended the AGM for Citizens Advice East Hampshire last week, and spoke about the incredibly valuable work they do for people across the constituency... Local News
Opportunities to teach in Alton 17th October 2016 Damian met with representatives of the Alton Cluster of primary schools, and heard about their initiative to help people interested in training to be a teacher... Local News
Dementia Friends session at Conservative Party Conference 11th October 2016 Damian was delighted to chair a special Dementia Friends session at this year's party conference in Birmingham. Organised by the Alzheimer's Society, the... Westminster News
New classroom at Binsted Primary School 10th October 2016 Damian was delighted to visit Binsted Primary School last week to open their new classroom, which was supported by many local fund-raising events. Local News
Bentley Business Club 5th October 2016 Damian joined the inaugural gathering of the Bentley Business Club recently, on a panel alongside Steve Pearce from East Hampshire District Council and Ian... Local News
Why we need political parties 28th September 2016 Damian's column in the Petersfield Post comments on the role of political parties, ahead of this year's Conservative Party Conference: "Party conference season... Articles for the Herald and Post
Employment numbers continue to break records 15th September 2016 Damian welcomes the latest ONS employment numbers that show a record 31.77 million people are now in work - an increase of 2.7 million since 2010 – with the... Westminster News
Discussions with the local NFU 14th September 2016 Damian had a good and useful discussion with representatives of the local NFU, considering the outlook for farming and hopes for the sector post Brexit on trade... Local News
Catching up with Energy Alton 14th September 2016 Damian had the pleasure to catch up with John Hubbard, Eleanor Hill and Jenny Griffiths from Energy Alton at Alton Library and get an update on the great work... Local News
