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
Adjournment debate on allergy guidance in schools 21st May 2024 Damian speaking at an adjournment debate on allergy guidance in schools following the tragic case of five year old Benedict Blythe who died from an anaphylactic... Speeches in Parliament
Apprentices lead the way at Lasham 16th May 2024 I went on two very different education-related visits last week. The first was to Andrews Endowed primary school in Holybourne where the children grilled me on... Articles for the Herald and Post
Local elections show that there is more to do 9th May 2024 Last week’s local council, mayoral and Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections were the last major electoral event before the general election. Of course... Articles for the Herald and Post
Whitehill and Bordon to get a banking hub 8th May 2024 The following press release has been issued today by Link: LINK: Hampshire to get its first banking hub following request from local MP LINK, the UK’s Cash... Local News
Tackling the worry for sheep farmers 2nd May 2024 There’s an important piece of legislation making its way through Parliament at the moment that could significantly help our livestock farmers. The Dogs... Articles for the Herald and Post
Reporting Back - April 2024 30th April 2024 To read Damian's monthly constituency update for April 2024 click here. Reporting Back newsletter
A tribute to a local legend 28th April 2024 Damian was delighted to be invited to the recent Dementia Walking Football tournament in Petersfield, in memory of Jeff Williams, a local dementia campaigner... Local News
Help for parents during the school holidays 25th April 2024 If your family is like ours in the run up to the school holidays, there can be something of a scramble to find activities (as well as copious snacks) to keep... Articles for the Herald and Post
Springing into a new financial year 18th April 2024 From this week's Herald and Post... April not only brings with it lighter evenings and (hopefully) some more spring like weather (less rain please!) but it also... Articles for the Herald and Post
