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
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
Visit to Hattingley Valley Wines 5th July 2021 Damian was delighted to be back at Hattingley Valley Wines last week to hear more about the on-going success of English wines, acknowledging the industry to be... Local News
Children must remain our priority 1st July 2021 Damian spoke this week in the House about the support needed for children, and the case for a better way to do school funding: Speeches in Parliament
Preparing for the further easing of restrictions 29th June 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "The new Health Secretary, Sajid Javid, brings an enormous... Articles for the Herald and Post
Latest MP update for Petersfield's Shine Radio 28th June 2021 Damian does a regular MP update for Petersfield's Shine Radio, and his latest recording is available below: https://shineradio.uk/2021/06/petersfield-update... Local News
Questions for Channel 4 24th June 2021 At select committee, Damian asked Channel 4 about public service broadcasting’s role in a world of global media giants. The government has confirmed a... Westminster News
