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
Facing the “Invisible Monster” - why men's mental health needs our attention more than ever 13th November 2025 “My mind is not feeling very well.” Those are the words spoken by Alan Partridge in the first episode of his TV mockumentary series, ‘How are you? It’s Alan’... Articles for the Herald and Post
Don't miss your jabs this winter 6th November 2025 As we move into the colder months, you’ll likely notice posters in GP surgeries and pharmacies urging you to get your flu jab. Each year, the NHS launches a... Articles for the Herald and Post
Reporting Back - October 2025 31st October 2025 Click here for the latest edition of Reporting Back: https://mailchi.mp/58a69f24ab0f/monthly-constituency-update-from-damian… Reporting Back newsletter
Is it time to reconsider our membership of the ECHR? 30th October 2025 Controversy around the European Convention on Human Rights is not wholly new. I well recall the issue of prisoners’ votes in 2011, shortly after I began as an... Articles for the Herald and Post
It’s time we shouted louder about T Levels 23rd October 2025 T Levels recently marked their fifth birthday, and last week’s ‘T Levels Week’ gave us the perfect opportunity to shout about the benefits of this important... Articles for the Herald and Post
Health on the High Street comes to Alton 16th October 2025 Every Wednesday morning, a team of local support and wellbeing groups gather at Alton Assembly Rooms for ‘Health on the High Street’ - an initiative run by... Articles for the Herald and Post
Papers, please? 9th October 2025 When on the eve of Labour Party conference, the Prime Minister announced his plan for Digital ID Cards, I knew my email inbox would quickly swell. Swell it did... Articles for the Herald and Post
Artificial intelligence – big opportunities, big questions and big risks? 2nd October 2025 While much of the media attention last week was focused on the pomp and pageantry of Donald Trump’s state visit, there was also a £31 billion agreement to... Articles for the Herald and Post
Reporting Back - September 2025 30th September 2025 Please click on the link below for the September issue of Reporting Back. https://mailchi.mp/59250d09ae62/monthly-constituency-update-from-damian…... Reporting Back newsletter
