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
DCMS Select Committee hearing with TikTok 22nd September 2020 Damian attended this morning's DCMS Select Committee inquiry hearing with TikTok, stating: "This session could hardly have been more timely. I asked about the... Westminster News
celebrating 150 years of state education 20th September 2020 Damian was delighted to mark the 150th anniversary of state education with 12 former Secretaries of State stretching back over three decades. In his group, Ken... Westminster News
a 'Conversation on Character' podcast 20th September 2020 Damian was delighted to be the inaugural guest on the Jubilee Centre's new podcast 'Conversations on Character'. The discussion focused on character education... Westminster News
Visit to local Woodland Trust site 19th September 2020 Damian caught up with the Woodland Trust yesterday at Binswood, near Kingsley, to talk about ancient woodland, the Environment Bill and their work with East... Local News
Keeping to the 'rule of 6' 18th September 2020 The article below was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of papers on 17th September: "From this week, individuals can only meet socially in... Articles for the Herald and Post
Netflix at DCMS Select Committee 15th September 2020 Damian questioned senior representatives from Netflix in today's DCMS Select Committee hearing, asking the TV giant about viewer-stickiness, product placement... Westminster News
New Kickstart scheme for young people 11th September 2020 The article below was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of newspapers on 10th September: "When I was Employment Minister and visiting Job... Local News
DCMS Select Committee hears from Lord Lloyd Webber 8th September 2020 Damian raised questions at today's DCMS Select Committee hearing on the measures being used to work towards theatres being able to reopen at or near to capacity... Westminster News
Improving cycling provision locally 8th September 2020 Damian met with local councillors from Binsted Parish Council last week to discuss ideas on how to boost cycling in the local area, and how provisions for... Local News
