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
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
The pandemic needs an international response 11th March 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "With more than 22 million people in the UK now having... Articles for the Herald and Post
