Is the honeymoon over before its begun? Thursday, 2 July, 2026 When Andy Burnham entered the Commons chamber to be re-sworn-in as an MP, he was greeted by a 1-2 heckle: someone shouted “Rome is Saved!” and then someone else, “He’s not the messiah!” Amidst all the seriousness of what the nation faces and Parliament must consider, the chamber can occasionally offer some light relief and this was good Commons banter. Mr Burnham’s riposte “Naughty boy!” –... Articles for the Herald and Post
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
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
