Learning the ancient craft of coppicing Thursday, 18 September, 2025 “So, you just need to hold the hazel branch and then pull the blade down firmly, and make sure you don’t take your fingers off!” To give you some context, I was at Butser Ancient Farm for the official opening of the Hazel Centre – a stunning oak-framed building designed to support volunteering and workshops at this historic site. There I met Darren Hammerton, a veteran in the world of coppicing... Articles for the Herald and Post
Closing the digital divide: a legacy of lockdown 26th March 2021 Damian wrote this piece for the Teach First blog, reflecting on the challenges of the digital divide: "There is a spark of potential in everyone. At the heart... Articles for the Herald and Post
Question Time event hosted by Bohunt and Bedales 25th March 2021 Damian joined fellow panel members and students from the Bohunt Education Trust (BET) and Bedales for a virtual Question and Answer discussion on politics... Local News
Sitting down to be counted 25th March 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "Last Sunday was Census Day, and the 2021 version will be unique... Articles for the Herald and Post
DCMS Select Committee on Concussion in Sport 23rd March 2021 In the DCMS Select Committee hearing on Concussion in Sport, Damian asked what rugby and football are doing to address both concussion and sub-concussive injury... Westminster News
Opportunities for STEM in defence sector 23rd March 2021 In Parliament today, Damian I asked the minister how defence ould help build the UK's STEM skills, which is so important for the wider civil economy too. More... Westminster News
New vaccination service in Alton 23rd March 2021 Damian had the opportunity to visit the Boots Pharmacy in Alton over the weekend to see their new vaccination service in action. He said: "It was great to see... Local News
Testing is key to the pathway ahead 18th March 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "A month ago today, I had the chance for a preview of what... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian asks about support for ex-offenders 17th March 2021 When Damian was employment minister he heard often of the issues for ex-offenders, immediately on leaving prison, and after. Yesterday in Parliament, Damian... Westminster News
DCMS Select Committee hearing on music festivals 16th March 2021 At today's DCMS Select Committee hearing on music festivals, Damian asked about the scope for festivals to cut their carbon impact: Westminster News
