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
Covid-19 Bulletin #3 - news from the last 24 hours 31st March 2020 Covid-19 Up-date National The Foreign Office has pledged up to £75 million government funding to bring UK travellers back home The Government has published a... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #2 - news from the weekend 30th March 2020 Covid-19 Update National New guidance on home moving during the coronavirus outbreak has been published. New guidance on access to green spaces has also been... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #1 27th March 2020 Covid-19 Updates National The government set out the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme. There is a new Coronavirus Information Service available on WhatsApp... Articles for the Herald and Post
Beware Covid-19 scams and fraud 26th March 2020 This article on fraud and scams was written by Damian and published in the Herald today: "This crisis has shown the very best of our amazing NHS, schools and... Local News
Bold announcements in the Budget welcomed 12th March 2020 Damian welcomes the extensive measures announced in this week’s Budget, which include a comprehensive response to the immediate impact of Covid-19 together with... Local News
Damian talks on human capital investment 11th March 2020 Damian spoke in the Budget debate and called for new ways to think about investment in human capital, to seize opportunities and deal with changes in jobs as a... Local News
Careers Week at Eggar's School 6th March 2020 Damian made a return visit to Eggar's School in Alton for a Q&A with Year 7 students, with some great and engaging questions on careers and parliamentary life... Local News
Damian joins DCMS Select Committee 3rd March 2020 Damian is pleased to have been confirmed as a member of the Digital, Culture, Media & Sport select committee, and looking forward to our first Inquiries. More... Westminster News
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
