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
Policy package good for East Hampshire 3rd October 2019 At the conclusion of the party conference season, Damian has said that the package of measures is a good one for the local area. Among the specifics he... Westminster News
Public Meeting in Petersfield 26th September 2019 Damian held a public meeting in Petersfield tonight and thanked everyone for the good discussion on education, climate change and of course Brexit. There will... Local News
Meeting with M3Enterprise LEP 24th September 2019 Damian had an up-date meeting with Dave Axam and Tracey Tatam from M3 Enterprise this morning, discussing the support for local businesses and economic growth... Local News
Damian re-adopted as Conservative candidate 20th September 2019 Damian was delighted this evening to have been re-adopted as Conservative candidate for East Hampshire in the next election, whenever it comes. Damian said: "It... Local News
Citizens Advice turns 80 20th September 2019 Damian was honoured to join East Hampshire Citizens’ Advice today to celebrate the 80th birthday of Citizens Advice, and was pleased to have the opportunity to... Local News
Give a Day to Policing 16th September 2019 As part of the 'Give a Day to Policing' initiative, Damian spent a shift with the East Hampshire Response & Patrol team this afternoon and evening. This was a... Local News
NFU event in Parliament 11th September 2019 This morning Damian attended the NFU Back British Farming Day in Parliament. Damian said: "Agriculture is a key sector for East Hampshire and vital in so many... Westminster News
Wages outpace inflation for the 18th consecutive month 10th September 2019 Damian has welcomed new figures out today that show wages rising yet again – ahead of prices for 18 consecutive months - and at their fastest pace for more than... Westminster News
Tackling Climate Change 6th September 2019 Damian was invited to meet with members of the Petersfield WI tonight to discuss climate change and to talk about the action being taken by the government in... Local News
