The Government needs to rethink its housing affordability figure Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 Last week Damian wrote to Matthew Pennycook, Minister of State for housing, to follow up on a number of points that were raised during his Westminster Hall debate on the Cumulative impacts of housing development (which took place just before Christmas). In this letter, Damian raised concerns about the affordability adjustment factor within the government’s 'Standard Method formula' for calculating... Local News
Reception for World Alzheimer's Month 20th September 2021 Damian was pleased to join the team at Alzheimer's Research UK at their parliamentary reception to mark World Alzheimer's Month. Damian is a Dementia Friends... Westminster News
Pet Theft Taskforce recommendations 16th September 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "Pet theft has been the subject of press and social media... Articles for the Herald and Post
Visit to Eggar's school open day 13th September 2021 Damian was delighted to join others at Eggar’s Autumn Open Event this weekend, witnessing brilliant music from the students and a fascinating tour of Languages... Local News
Visit to TSB branch in Alton 10th September 2021 Damian thanks the team at TSB Alton for showing him around the branch and talking him through anti-fraud measures, and their participation in the Safe Spaces... Local News
Lord Deben to speak at COP26 event in Alton 9th September 2021 The article below was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: The international COP26 summit in Glasgow is fast... Articles for the Herald and Post
Meeting with Police and Crime Commissioner 8th September 2021 Damian - along with other Hampshire MPs - met with Hampshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones and Chief Constable Olivia Pinkney to discuss crime... Westminster News
Re-opening of Alton's Sensory Garden 7th September 2021 Damian was pleased to join Dementia-friendly Alton and Alton Town Mayor Pam Jones at the official re-opening of the Sensory Gardens, and said: "The Sensory... Local News
Return of charity Walk for Peace 7th September 2021 Damian was delighted to once again join everyone taking part in the Ahmaddiya Muslim Association's Charity Walk for Peace, which raises amazing amounts for a... Local News
Visit to Connect4Summer programme 1st September 2021 Damian thanked the team for inviting him to visit Liss Junior School to see Hampshire's Connect4Summer programme in action - a series of events offering a range... Local News
