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
Dementia: not an inevitable part of aging 3rd June 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "In Parliament last week, the Social Care Minister said... Articles for the Herald and Post
Visit to new King's Arms centre in Alton 1st June 2021 Damian thanked the team at The King's Arms in Alton for showing him around the new centre last week, and said "It is fantastic to have this support for young... Local News
New visitor attraction opens at deer farm 27th May 2021 Damian had the pleasure of visiting Sky Park Farm last week (with Chichester MP Gillian Keegan) to see how they are restoring the ancient practice of deer... 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
