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
Skills for Jobs White Paper 25th January 2021 Damian welcomed the central role for business in the new Skills for Jobs White Paper during the debate last week, recognising how crucial it is for maximising... Westminster News
A new era for the UK 22nd January 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "It’s now three weeks since the UK ended its transition... Articles for the Herald and Post
Local sports clubs 'roundtable' with Damian 20th January 2021 Damian chaired a DCMS Select Committee roundtable with some local East Hampshire sports clubs earlier this week, including Petersfield Karate, Grayshott Tennis... Westminster News
Supporting the most vulnerable 19th January 2021 In debate in Parliament, Damian welcomed the Covid Winter Support Grant, and Hampshire's 'Connect4Communities' support programme, and commended the holiday... Westminster News
DCMS Select Committee on music streaming 19th January 2021 Damian had the opportunity to quiz the big 3 record companies in the DCMS Select Committee session today and discuss how streaming has transformed the music... Westminster News
Questions to BBC Chairman nominee 15th January 2021 During the DCMS Select Committee Pre-Appointment Hearing with the nominee for chairmanship of the BBC, Damian asked about his view of the future, given the... Westminster News
the opportunity for Education Technology 14th January 2021 During Trade questions today, Damian made the point about how Education Technology has been catapulted to the front of everyone's consciousness, and that... Westminster News
DCMS Select Committee hears from gyms 14th January 2021 During this week's DCMS Select Committee hearing, Damian had the opportunity to talk with representatives from the gym and leisure sectors on how to get more... Westminster News
Largest vaccination programme in our history 14th January 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "More than two million people across the UK have already... Articles for the Herald and Post
