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
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
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
