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
Raising the issue of online harms regulation 23rd June 2020 In a DCMS Select Committee hearing this morning, Damian pressed Ofcom on the scope of online harms regulation, and felt it was clear from the limited answers... Westminster News
Damian welcomes investment plan for Hampshire NHS 22nd June 2020 The recent news that health services across north and mid Hampshire are set to undergo a major modernisation programme has been welcomed by Damian. The scheme... Local News
Time to shape a brighter and fairer future 22nd June 2020 The article below was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of papers on the 18th June: "There remain many inequalities, imbalances and injustices... Local News
Select Committee hearing with the BBC 17th June 2020 During a DCMS Select Committee hearing yesterday, Damian asked the BBC about young people deserting established channels, their support for school-at-home, and... Westminster News
the need to keep supporting rough sleepers 16th June 2020 During questions to the Secretary of State for MHCLG, Damian raised the need to build on current work with rough sleepers, towards sustainable homes and careers... Westminster News
Celebrating Carers Week 15th June 2020 This article was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of papers on the 11th June: "Every year we have Carers Week but this year that takes on a... Articles for the Herald and Post
pressing questions on the Online Harms legislation 11th June 2020 During this week's DCMS Select Committee hearing, Damian pressed the Minister on the timing and the scope of the UK's Online Harms legislation, which is so... Westminster News
Prospects for the return of live music 10th June 2020 During this week's DCMS Select Committee hearing, Damian asked about the prospects for the return of live music, what would need to be in place for safety and... Westminster News
Schools need maximum flexibility on reopening 9th June 2020 During questions in Parliament for the Education Secretary, Damian asked for maximum flexibility so that those schools that can welcome more children back would... Westminster News
