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
Help for vulnerable families 25th April 2023 This week the first of three payments, £301 of a total of £900, have been going to qualifying lower-income households to help with the cost of living. Info on... Westminster News
Help is there for Parkinson's sufferers 25th April 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post... Tuesday 11th April marked World Parkinson’s Day. An important day in the calendar but also a poignant one when we... Articles for the Herald and Post
Recognising ADHD in the criminal justice system 24th April 2023 It was great to be at The Clink at HMP Brixton today to discuss ADHD in the criminal justice system with Sir Robert Buckland, who initiated and led such... Westminster News
On a shift with Alton Police 21st April 2023 Thank you to the Alton Response & Patrol police officers who who hosted PCC Donna Jones and me on Friday, on the night shift around East Hampshire — and thank... Local News
We can be a net zero nation 17th April 2023 This is my article for this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: Now that spring is here, it’s hopefully time to lower the central heating, bringing a little... Articles for the Herald and Post
Local pharmacies - can we use them more? 6th April 2023 This week's article for the Herald and Petersfield Post highlights the important role pharmacies can play in the community... When the NHS Long Term Plan was... Articles for the Herald and Post
Q&A with Eggars' students 31st March 2023 One of the highlights of being an MP is local school visits. This time to a year 7 group at Eggar's School in Alton. A great discussion about politics with an... Local News
The Budget: positive news for businesses 29th March 2023 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "Last week I wrote about the importance of people being supported... Articles for the Herald and Post
Visit to the Phoenix Theatre and Arts Centre 24th March 2023 Went on a fantastic visit to the Phoenix Theatre and Arts Centre in Bordon today to meet Rob Allerston (director) and Eric Clifford (chairman). We discussed... Local News
