Is the honeymoon over before its begun? Thursday, 2 July, 2026 When Andy Burnham entered the Commons chamber to be re-sworn-in as an MP, he was greeted by a 1-2 heckle: someone shouted “Rome is Saved!” and then someone else, “He’s not the messiah!” Amidst all the seriousness of what the nation faces and Parliament must consider, the chamber can occasionally offer some light relief and this was good Commons banter. Mr Burnham’s riposte “Naughty boy!” –... Articles for the Herald and Post
A visit to Gilbert White's 19th October 2020 Damian visited the Gilbert White & The Oates Collections last week, and was pleased to hear more about their brewhouse craft ale and also how recent funding... Local News
Recovery funds for local culture and heritage 15th October 2020 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's editions of the Herald group and Petersfield Post: "There was significant news this week for... Articles for the Herald and Post
Questions for DCMS Secretary of State 14th October 2020 Damian questioned the Secretary of State at this morning's DCMS Select Committee, and said: "A positive policy development this morning re: social media “legal... Westminster News
Data ethics at DCMS Select Committee 13th October 2020 At today's DCMS Select Committee session on data ethics, Damian asked about the data that Google companies hold on people, making reference to the message... Westminster News
Tourism and hospitality are key sectors 8th October 2020 In today's DCMS Debate, Damian spoke about how tourism and hospitality are key to the UK and to East Hampshire with cultural assets from Jane Austen’s House to... Westminster News
Planning reform and housing numbers 8th October 2020 In this week's debate on planning reform and housing numbers in the Commons, Damian spoke about the importance of real affordability in housing in East... Westminster News
Agriculture and Trade Commission starts work 8th October 2020 The article below was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of newspapers on the 8th October: "Two-thirds of East Hampshire is farmed, with cattle... Articles for the Herald and Post
hospital investment raised at PMQs 7th October 2020 At PMQs today, Damian welcomed the investment for Hampshire Hospitals and talked of the key role of excellent community hospitals like Alton’s. Westminster News
'Contested heritage' at DCMS Select Committee 6th October 2020 On today's DCMS Select Committe hearing, Damian said: "Today in select committee we tackled the difficult subject of ‘contested heritage’, better known as... Westminster News
