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
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
EdTech APPG publishes 'lessons from lockdown' report 12th March 2021 As Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Education Technology, Damian welcomes the publication of the APPG's 'lessons from lockdown' report: "EdTech... Westminster News
The opportunity ahead for tourism 11th March 2021 In the DCMS debate, Damian spoke about the importance of tourism for export earnings and Hampshire jobs, and the opportunity for it to come back bigger than... Local News
Damian welcomes Budget focus on business support and growth 11th March 2021 Recognising the particularly difficult backdrop to this Budget, Damian welcomes the on-going support for individuals and businesses announced by the Chancellor... Westminster News
