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
Eat Out to Help Out boosts support for business 4th September 2020 The article below was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of papers on the 3rd September: "Even as the Eat Out to Help Out scheme entered its... Local News
Ahead of schools reopening tomorrow 2nd September 2020 Damian thanked everyone in East Hampshire schools - heads, teachers, support staff - for all they have been doing to be ready for the full return this week... Westminster News
Time to get back to school 31st August 2020 The article below was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of papers on the 27th August: "'Summer learning loss’ is the term academics give to... Local News
Celebrating VJ Day, 75 years on 24th August 2020 The article below was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of papers on 20th August: "Last weekend saw the 75th anniversary of victory over Japan... Local News
Visit to Connect4Summer event 14th August 2020 Today Damian visited Weyford Junior School to see this year's innovative Connect4Summer family holiday activities programme in action. Connect4Summer is part of... Local News
New focus on health and exercise 10th August 2020 This article was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of papers on the 6th August: "Ask someone what they think are the upsides to the pandemic... Local News
Disinformation: a lesson from America 3rd August 2020 This article was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of papers on the 30th July: "The long-awaited Russia Report from the Intelligence and... Local News
Celebrating the best of Hampshire 26th July 2020 The article below was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of papers on the 23rd July: "Last week the Hampshire flag was raised outside the... Local News
Politics South programme will remain 21st July 2020 Damian welcomes confirmation that BBC Politics South will be returning in September, but am concerned at other plans for regional current affairs. His question... Westminster News
