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
Beware Covid-19 scams and fraud 26th March 2020 This article on fraud and scams was written by Damian and published in the Herald today: "This crisis has shown the very best of our amazing NHS, schools and... Local News
Bold announcements in the Budget welcomed 12th March 2020 Damian welcomes the extensive measures announced in this week’s Budget, which include a comprehensive response to the immediate impact of Covid-19 together with... Local News
Damian talks on human capital investment 11th March 2020 Damian spoke in the Budget debate and called for new ways to think about investment in human capital, to seize opportunities and deal with changes in jobs as a... Local News
Careers Week at Eggar's School 6th March 2020 Damian made a return visit to Eggar's School in Alton for a Q&A with Year 7 students, with some great and engaging questions on careers and parliamentary life... Local News
Damian joins DCMS Select Committee 3rd March 2020 Damian is pleased to have been confirmed as a member of the Digital, Culture, Media & Sport select committee, and looking forward to our first Inquiries. More... Westminster News
Damian on BBC Politics South 1st March 2020 Damian was a guest on BBC Politics South today with Peter Henley, Southampton City Cllr Satvir Kaur, and Phiala Mehring of the National Flood Forum. BBC South... Local News
Damian talks on tax issues 26th February 2020 Britain now has one of the lowest tax gaps in the world. But there's more to be done to ensure tech multinationals pay their fair share, and ensure a level... Westminster News
Damian visits Kidney Care in Alton 21st February 2020 Damian was Interested to meet with Alton-based Kidney Care UK last week, and to see more detail today on the plans to introduce a new opt-out system for organ... Local News
Damian visits GamesQuest 21st February 2020 Damian always appreciates the opportunity to visit local businesses and today he had the pleasure of meeting Nigel and the team at GamesQuest. Based in Bordon... Local News
