Long awaited Schools White Paper brings major reforms Thursday, 5 March, 2026 It was a long time in the coming. You might expect a Schools White Paper to be published in the first few months after a change of government; this one has taken a year and a half. Some of what is proposed is sensible. Stating that school Trusts will be at the heart of the system brings some helpful clarity for the sector, although it is at odds somewhat with other government legislation that... Articles for the Herald and Post
Welcome news for farmers and consumers 1st July 2020 Damian has strongly welcomed the announcement this week that a Trade and Agriculture Commission is to be set up by the Government, subject to agreement on terms... Westminster News
Visit to Oakmoor School 1st July 2020 Damian visited Oakmoor School in Bordon last week, and said: “It was a pleasure to be at Oakmoor on what would have been official opening event day. Children... Local News
Reopening schools is vitally important 29th June 2020 This article was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of papers on the 25th June 2020: "It would be hard to over-state the effect of this... Local News
the restoration and renewal of Parliament 26th June 2020 Damian answered on the principles of reviewing plans for Parliament's restoration & renewal in the House yesterday, reinforcing that there must be uninterrupted... Westminster 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
