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
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
A return to school 26th August 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "As we look ahead to the return of schools next week, it is... Articles for the Herald and Post
A sporting inspiration 26th August 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post editions: "Many of the individual and team performances by GB’s... Articles for the Herald and Post
Sheep and livestock worrying remains an issue 19th August 2021 The article below was written by Damian and published in this week's editions of the Herald and Petersfield Post: "Our love of pets, and of dogs in particular... Articles for the Herald and Post
Exams remain important milestones 12th August 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "Despite the changes made to the awarding of GCSE and A Level... Articles for the Herald and Post
COP East Hampshire - what we can do locally 5th August 2021 The article below was written by Damian and published in this week's editions of the Herald and Petersfield Post: "Climate change is a defining challenge of our... Articles for the Herald and Post
