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
Issues for artists working across the EU 16th February 2021 The issues facing artists touring across Europe and for co-productions was the subject for this week's DCMS Select Committee: Westminster News
Letter to constituents, February 2021 12th February 2021 Below is an open letter from Damian, with an overview of recent news and events from Westminster and across East Hampshire: "Dear Constituent I hope this finds... Local News
Taking action for mental health 12th February 2021 The article below was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "The impact Captain Sir Tom had in the final year of... Articles for the Herald and Post
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
