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
Bentley Primary and Churcher's College visit parliament 19th October 2015 Damian was pleased to meet pupils from both Bentley Primary Year 6 and the Churcher's College Lower Sixth politics group today in Parliament. Local News
Superfast Broadband gathers pace in East Hampshire 19th October 2015 As part of the Government’s commitment to expand availability of Superfast Broadband across the UK, East Hampshire has been benefiting from £15.2 million... Local News
Crime numbers fall in Hampshire 16th October 2015 Damian welcomed news that crime has fallen by 8 per cent year-on-year and by 11% within Hampshire. Westminster News
Latest employment figures build optimism for economic security 14th October 2015 The latest employment figures released today show the number of people in East Hampshire claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance fell by 465 – a 56 per cent drop – since... Westminster News
Opening address at Citizens Advice AGM 9th October 2015 This morning Damian gave an opening address at the Citizens Advice East Hampshire district meeting and AGM. Local News
Damian hosts Dementia Friends information session in Alton 9th October 2015 Damian hosted a Dementia Friends information session this evening at the Alton Community Centre. Local News
Damian hosts Listening to Business forum in Alton 2nd October 2015 Today saw the first of two ‘Listening to Business’ meetings to be hosted by Damian in Alton, with a second scheduled for later in October. Local News
Visit to Thatchers Farm in Somerset 22nd September 2015 Damian visited Thatchers Cider farm in Somerset today to discuss the importance of the sector to the rural economy. Local News
A visit to the Royal Mint 2nd September 2015 Damian visited the Royal Mint today as part of his ministerial treasury responsibilities. Local News
