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
The first 1001 days and Early Years development 1st April 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "1001 days – that’s the time from conception to a child’s... Articles for the Herald and Post
Debating issues on online anonymity 30th March 2021 Damian supported the backbench debate on online anonymity last week, and said: "There was a strong feeling from across the House that (a) the benefits of... Westminster News
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
