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
update on Petersfield's Shine Radio 17th May 2021 Damian's short update spot on Petersfield's Shine Radio on this step on the roadmap, local vaccination and testing, and the legislative agenda in Parliament. To... Local News
Step 3 of the roadmap: more freedom and more choices 14th May 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "The news this week that we will be able to move to Step 3... Articles for the Herald and Post
Online Safety Bill will be landmark legislation 13th May 2021 Damian's exchange with the Culture Secretary in today's DCMS Select Committee: Westminster News
Queen's Speech: Jobs and productivity are central 13th May 2021 Damian spoke about jobs, productivity, skills and careers being at the heart of Build Back Better and the Plan for Growth in his speech during yesterday's Queen... Speeches in Parliament
Barclays branch in Alton to close 11th May 2021 Planned closure of Barclays in Alton High Street: The planned closure of Barclays Alton on 13th August is a blow to customers and to the High Street. It is a... Local News
T Levels – the NexT Level Qualification 7th May 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "On a visit to Germany and Holland as education secretary... Articles for the Herald and Post
Preparing to travel once again 30th April 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in the local Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "I had the opportunity recently to meet the team at... Articles for the Herald and Post
Questions for the Arts Council 23rd April 2021 The Cultural Recovery Fund has been important for cultural assets here in East Hampshire during the pandemic. During the DCMS Select Committee this week Damian... Westminster News
Testing, testing, testing 23rd April 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "The Prime Minister’s recent announcement on the universal... Articles for the Herald and Post
