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 experience of work can be invaluable 5th February 2021 The article below was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "The news last week that more than 120,000 positions... Articles for the Herald and Post
On-going objection to Veolia application 2nd February 2021 Below is a copy of press release issued by Damian, with the support of councillors Mark Kemp-Gee, Andrew Joy and Adam Carew, outlining their continuing... Local News
update for Petersfield's Shine Radio 1st February 2021 Damian is delighted to be doing a monthly update for Petersfield's Shine Radio, starting with this recording from last week: https://omny.fm/shows... Local News
Exercise remains so important for all 29th January 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "Although recent rainfall and Storm Cristoph brought... Articles for the Herald and Post
Questions on vaccination passports 26th January 2021 Damian asked the Information Commissioner about the potential, and risks, of Vaccination Passports during the DCMS Select Committee hearing today: Westminster News
Questions on 'age appropriate' design for Information Commissioner 26th January 2021 during today's DCMS Select Committee hearing, Damian asked the Information Commissioner whether 'age-appropriate design' regulation for social media was working... Westminster News
Skills for Jobs White Paper 25th January 2021 Damian welcomed the central role for business in the new Skills for Jobs White Paper during the debate last week, recognising how crucial it is for maximising... Westminster News
A new era for the UK 22nd January 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "It’s now three weeks since the UK ended its transition... Articles for the Herald and Post
Local sports clubs 'roundtable' with Damian 20th January 2021 Damian chaired a DCMS Select Committee roundtable with some local East Hampshire sports clubs earlier this week, including Petersfield Karate, Grayshott Tennis... Westminster News