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
Cautiously moving forward 1st June 2020 This article was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of papers on 28th May: Now that the peak of Covid-19 has passed, and the ‘R’ or... Local News
Statement on Dominic Cummings 27th May 2020 A statement by Damian regarding Dominic Cummings: " Mr Cummings has put his case that he believes he acted legally and reasonably. "But it is clear to me that... Westminster News
Covid-19 Bulletin #26 22nd May 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National The Government is to offer antibody tests to health and social care staff and patients in England from next week The Government... Local News
Starting to ease the lockdown 18th May 2020 This article was written by Damian and published in the Herald editions on the 15th May: "This week marks a crucial point in the fight against Covid-19. It is... Articles for the Herald and Post
Covid-19 Bulletin #25 13th May 2020 Covid Bulletin National The Government is encouraging all eligible children to attend educational settings even if parents are able to keep their children at... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #24 11th May 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National The Prime Minister introduces the Government's Covid Recovery Strategy and a framework for how changes to the lockdown measures may... Local News
Celebrating VE Day in lockdown 8th May 2020 This article was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of papers on the 7th May: Someone we have all become very familiar with in recent weeks –... Articles for the Herald and Post
Covid-19 Bulletin #23 6th May 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National The Government has announced that a revaluation of business rates will no longer take place in 2021 to help reduce uncertainty for... Local News
Finding ways to live with Covid-19 4th May 2020 The article below was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of papers on the 30th April: "The British people have adhered to the social distancing... Local News
