Help for parents during the school holidays Thursday, 25 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 small people occupied. For people on lower incomes, things can be more difficult. Social mobility academics also regularly identify that what happens out of school is a big factor in differences in outcomes for children of different... Articles
Step 4: approach with caution 16th July 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "By the end of last week, more than 80 million vaccines... Articles
The question of the 'cloak of anonymity' in social media 15th July 2021 Following the vile racist abuse of England players, Damian raised the role of the 'cloak of anonymity' in the House, and the minister's reply was encouraging: Westminster News
DCMS Select Committee on influencers 13th July 2021 The new DCMS Select Committee inquiry is on Online Influencers. What is an Influencer? How many people have it as their actual career? Here's what they heard... Westminster News
Expanding the sports and activities plan for schools 13th July 2021 Having introduced the School Sports & Activity Plan in 2019 when Education Secretary, Damian raised the issue of expanding the plan during Oral Questions with... Westminster News
The growing opportunity of the wine sector 8th July 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "It was a pleasure to pay another visit to East Hampshire... Articles
Visit to Hattingley Valley Wines 5th July 2021 Damian was delighted to be back at Hattingley Valley Wines last week to hear more about the on-going success of English wines, acknowledging the industry to be... Local News
Children must remain our priority 1st July 2021 Damian spoke this week in the House about the support needed for children, and the case for a better way to do school funding: Speeches in Parliament
Preparing for the further easing of restrictions 29th June 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "The new Health Secretary, Sajid Javid, brings an enormous... Articles
Latest MP update for Petersfield's Shine Radio 28th June 2021 Damian does a regular MP update for Petersfield's Shine Radio, and his latest recording is available below: https://shineradio.uk/2021/06/petersfield-update... Local News