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
Christmas, but not as planned 23rd December 2020 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "The news last weekend that parts of the South East would... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian welcomes re-think on house building numbers 21st December 2020 The government has published its response to a consultation on proposed changes to the method for calculating Local Housing Need. The proposals would have meant... Westminster News
The end of a long term 17th December 2020 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "The autumn term is always an important one in the school... Articles for the Herald and Post
Questioning Ofcom on online ad revenues 15th December 2020 Damian raised key questions regarding the DCMS Select Committee's session with Ofcom, particularly on how most content online - both the brilliant and the... Westminster News
Opportunity of Online Harms legislation 15th December 2020 The Online Harms Legislation is world leading and a huge opportunity to make the internet a safer place, as Damian raised again today the issue of ‘prevalence... Westminster News
Debate on housing planning reform 15th December 2020 This week parliament returned to debating proposals for housing planning reform. In the Westminster Hall Debate on the Planning for the Future White Paper... Westminster News
Debate on Energy White Paper 14th December 2020 In today's debate on the Energy White Paper, which is a key part of de-carbonisation as well as ensuring fairness to consumers and providing the energy homes... Westminster News
The vaccination programme begins 11th December 2020 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "For many, it was a very emotional moment when the news... Articles for the Herald and Post
Vaccine trials continue in Hampshire 10th December 2020 Damian was privileged to visit the new Hampshire Research Hub in Southampton that is running several further trials for covid-19 vaccines. 1,050 people from... Local News
