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
Visit to Eggar's School 14th September 2016 Damian paid a visit to Eggar's School in Holybourne last week and was shown around by Head Teacher Mr Sullivan. During the visit, Damian was introduced to the... Local News
TAG start new consultation on revised flightpath 5th September 2016 Although the CAA has yet to make a final decision, TAG is now holding a further consultation on an amended part of their Airspace Change Proposal (ACP), which... Local News
Record-breaking levels of inward investment 5th September 2016 Damian comments on the recently published numbers for foreign direct investment in the UK, with Britain benefiting from record-breaking levels in the last year... Westminster News
Latest column in the Petersfield Post 1st September 2016 You never forget the moment you find out how you’ve done in major exams, whether it was opening a letter, reading results on a board at school or even receiving... Articles for the Herald and Post
Column in Petersfield Post focuses on tourism 27th July 2016 The theme for Damian's column this month in the Petersfield Post honours the literary heritge of East Hampshire, with details of six published walks that enable... Local News
Damian appointed Minister of Employment 18th July 2016 In last week's reshuffle, Damian was appointed to the position of Minister of State for Employment, in the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Damian will... Westminster News
Launch of Dementia Friendly Petersfield 8th July 2016 Today Damian joined other founding members for the launch of Dementia Friendly Petersfield at the Winton House Centre in Petersfield. Local News
Damian supports Teresa May 2nd July 2016 Damian announces his support for Teresa May in the leadership contest for the Conservative Party. Westminster News
On democracy 29th June 2016 Damain writes about the role of democracy in the outcome of the EU Referendum in today's edition of the Petersfield Post: Local News
