Will Mr Burnham’s business rates plan work? Thursday, 3 September, 2026 One of Andy Burnham’s first announcements was a 20 percent cut in business rates for pubs. The proposal is welcome. Although many pubs would still be paying more than they were in 2023 and 2024, because it follows substantial increases in recent years, any reduction will be welcomed by a sector under significant pressure. I used to work in the pub trade and know how significant the fixed cost... Articles for the Herald and Post
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
Thank a Teacher Day more apt than ever 24th June 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "One of the best things about my job is visiting schools... Articles for the Herald and Post
