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
Tourism: much to entertain and enjoy locally 27th May 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "For me, one of the most welcome things about the easing... Articles for the Herald and Post
Discussing issues with East Hants NFU 25th May 2021 Following a meeting with members of the East Hants NFU, Damian said: "Thank you for a very helpful discussion last week. We covered multiple issues for the... Local News
Queen's Speech - focused on recovery and ambitious for future 21st May 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "The State Opening of Parliament and the Queen’s Speech... Articles for the Herald and Post
More progress needed on Shared Rural Network 20th May 2021 Damian asked today in ministerial questions how the Shared Rural Network initiative can help us locally as despite progress there are still too many mobile 'not... Westminster News
DCMS Select Committee questions Sport England 20th May 2021 Getting more children active and enjoying sport was the theme of Damian's questions to Sport England at Select Committee this week. As Education Sec he brought... Westminster News
BETT webinar discusses use of tech in schools 18th May 2021 Damian joined a BETT Webinar last week to discuss the lessons learnt in 2020 on the use of technology in education, reflecting on the recent report from the All... Westminster News
update on Petersfield's Shine Radio 17th May 2021 Damian's short update spot on Petersfield's Shine Radio on this step on the roadmap, local vaccination and testing, and the legislative agenda in Parliament. To... Local News
Step 3 of the roadmap: more freedom and more choices 14th May 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "The news this week that we will be able to move to Step 3... Articles for the Herald and Post
Online Safety Bill will be landmark legislation 13th May 2021 Damian's exchange with the Culture Secretary in today's DCMS Select Committee: Westminster News
