Long awaited Schools White Paper brings major reforms Thursday, 5 March, 2026 It was a long time in the coming. You might expect a Schools White Paper to be published in the first few months after a change of government; this one has taken a year and a half. Some of what is proposed is sensible. Stating that school Trusts will be at the heart of the system brings some helpful clarity for the sector, although it is at odds somewhat with other government legislation that... Articles for the Herald and Post
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
Damian visits Petersfield Post Office 20th February 2020 Damian visited Petersfield Post Office today and met with Post Office Ltd staff and ZCo, the franchise operator who took over the management of the site in... Local News
SWR announces strike compensation 19th February 2020 Following the unprecedented strike action in December by members of the RMT union, Damian is pleased that the Government has worked with South Western Railway... Westminster News
Local schools working together 13th February 2020 Damian was delighted to join Bohunt School and Bedales School at Westminster this week, celebrating collaboration between schools from the independent and state... Westminster News
Speedwatch launch in Petersfield 7th February 2020 Damian was delighted to join volunteers for the launch of the Petersfield Speedwatch campaign, and was pleased to hear that to hear that so many people have... Local News
National Apprenticeship Week visit 7th February 2020 In National Apprenticeship Week, Damian visited Alton-based company Testo in meet Will, an accounting apprentice who is supported by the apprenticeship scheme... Local News
