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
Government debt collection 27th April 2020 Damian's article on Conservative Home entitled Government has overtaken the private sector as the harshest debt collector is available HERE (and reproduced... Articles for the Herald and Post
Covid-19 Bulletin #19 News from the weekend 27th April 2020 Covid Bulletin National The Prime Minister made a statement in Downing Street this morning, encouraging everyone to maintain the lockdown measures The... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #18 News from the last 24 hours 24th April 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National The Government announced that employers of essential workers will be able to request a test for employees from today DHSC and the... Local News
Deliveries straight to your door 24th April 2020 This article was written by Damian and published in the Herald papers on 23rd April: "The need for so many of us to stay at home has created a massive demand... Articles for the Herald and Post
Covid-19 Bulletin #17 News from the last 24 hours 23rd April 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National The Ministry of Justice has announced changes to provide enhanced legal aid support to vulnerable people. Government confirms it... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #16 News from the last 24 hours 22nd April 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National Health Secretary announced £45 million funding for vaccine trials at both Oxford University and Imperial College. The Oxford team are... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #15 News from the last 24 hours 21st April 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National The Chancellor announced a new £1.25 billion coronavirus package to protect innovation in UK. Basingstoke and Guildford/Aldershot are... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #14 News from the weekend 20th April 2020 Covid-19 bulletin National The online portal for the Job Retention Scheme opens today and HMRC has published guidance for employers. The scheme has now been... Local News
A new term begins - at home 18th April 2020 This article was written by Damian and publshed in the Herald Group of papers on the 16th April: "Next week, we will have the strange experience of Back to... Articles for the Herald and Post
