Long awaited Schools White Paper brings major reforms Thursday, 5 March, 2026 It was a long time in the coming. You might expect a Schools White Paper to be published in the first few months after a change of government; this one has taken a year and a half. Some of what is proposed is sensible. Stating that school Trusts will be at the heart of the system brings some helpful clarity for the sector, although it is at odds somewhat with other government legislation that... Articles for the Herald and Post
Supporting the Economic Crime Bill 14th October 2022 Damian spoke in support of the Economic Crime Bill, which was his policy area when security minister, outlining the important reforms included in the bill. Speeches in Parliament
Progress since COP26 and the challenge ahead 13th October 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "It is a year since COP26 East Hampshire at the Alton Maltings, and... Articles for the Herald and Post
Calling for a new approach to housing numbers 12th October 2022 Damian took part in a Westminster Hall Debate on new developments in green belt land, and called for a new approach to housing numbers for East Hampshire, that... Westminster News
A welcome for walkers 10th October 2022 Damian was pleased to join Alton Town Council and Walk Alton in welcoming the 'Walkers are Welcome' conference to Alton last week, coinciding as it did with the... Local News
The Watercress Line - a magical day out 9th October 2022 Damian was delighted to be back at the Watercress Line to meet new chief executive Amanda Squires and some of the 400 brilliant volunteers who make this one of... Local News
Meeting primary school Headteachers 9th October 2022 Damian thanked the East Hants Primary Heads Group for the opportunity to meet and discuss finances, special needs provision, technology and more... Local News
Damian meets one of Britain's youngest Imams 9th October 2022 Damian met Sabah Ahmedi, of the local Ahmadiyya Muslim community and one of Britain's youngest Imams, to find out more about the community's charitable work... Local News
COP26 East Hampshire - 1 year on 6th October 2022 The COP26 East Hampshire event last year brought together hundreds of residents with many local community groups, charities, schools and businesses to better... Local News
Visit to Alton Community Hospital 5th October 2022 Damian welcomed the opportunity to meet staff at Alton Community Hospital and to talk with Alex Whitfield about operations at both Basingstoke and Winchester... Local News
