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
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
Meeting with ICCAN on airspace design 7th February 2020 Damian met with the Head of the Independent Commission on Aviation Noise (ICCAN) to discuss the work of the new body and how future plans for airspace... Local News
