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
'Grab a Jab' to help build immunity 22nd July 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post editions: "When the NHS celebrated its birthday earlier in July, I... Articles for the Herald and Post
A return to Oakmoor School in Bordon 16th July 2021 Damian had the opportunity to catch up on school news with Headteacher Paul Hemmings, and heard about the record Year 7 applications for September. Local News
National Citizen Service in action in Alton 16th July 2021 Damian was delighted to join the group of 15-17 year olds working together through their National Citizen Service programme in Alton, and to see some very... Local News
A visit to Nationwide in Alton 16th July 2021 Damian was pleased to meet the team at the Alton branch of Nationwide, and to discuss the opportunity for them to get involved in community projects and... Local News
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 for the Herald and Post
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 for the Herald and Post
