End of the honeymoon? Thursday, 1 January, 2026 Happy new year. Let us hope for good things for East Hampshire, for Britain and the world. There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic. Our local villages and towns, and our country, have a lot going for them. But we also have many issues to address, some longstanding but others new. 2026 is likely to be the year the now not-so-new government’s honeymoon expires. The term 'honeymoon' may sound... Articles for the Herald and Post
Keeping watch on employment 21st November 2024 Seeing the Chancellor’s team line up with her on Downing Street reminded me of my own spell as a junior minister at the Treasury, at the Budget and Autumn... Articles for the Herald and Post
Westminster Hall debate on Apprenticeships and T Levels 20th November 2024 Damian secured a Westminster Hall debate on apprenticeships and T Levels and the government's decision to replace the Institute for Apprenticeships and... Speeches in Parliament
Funding for state school cadet units 20th November 2024 Damian asked about funding for cadet units during defence oral parliamentary questions this week. Westminster News
Stop the Family Farm Tax rally in Westminster 19th November 2024 Damian met with local farmers in Westminster today as part of the NFU's protest against the government's plans to change the rules around Agricultural Property... Westminster News
UK Parliament Week - 18 - 22 November 2024 15th November 2024 Damian has recorded a short film for local schools to use as part of their activities around UK Parliament Week. Local News
Help for our veterans in East Hampshire 14th November 2024 I’m writing this week’s column in the run up to Remembrance weekend. An important time to focus our thoughts on our armed forces, both serving and retired. And... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian speaks about the importance of farming 11th November 2024 Damian recently spoke about the importance of farming, and the potential impact of changes to agricultural property relief on family farms, in a recent debate... Westminster News
Remembering the fallen in Holybourne 9th November 2024 Damian attended Remembrance services across East Hampshire over the weekend. This includes Holybourne's on Saturday, pictured. Damian said: "Thank you to all... Local News
Time to Stop the Farm Tax 7th November 2024 The following statement was issued on 7 November 2024 Local MP campaigns to ‘stop the farm tax’ Changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) announced in last... Opinions
