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
Taste of Parliament for East Hampshire 6th formers 29th October 2019 For the third year running, Damian has hosted a group of 6th form students for a two day Taste of Parliament event during the half term break. With students... Westminster News
Damian welcomes the Environment Bill 29th October 2019 Damian spoke yesterday in Parliament in the debate on the Environment Bill. He welcomed action on air quality, biodiversity, tree cover and waste & recycling... Westminster News
Shared Rural Network to improve mobile coverage 28th October 2019 Damian has welcomed a new £1 billion deal brokered by the Government with mobile phone operators, that will tackle areas of poor mobile coverage locally and in... Westminster News
RBL Poppy Appeal launch in Liphook 28th October 2019 Damian joined the Royal British Legion Liphook branch for the launch of their 2019 Poppy Appeal at Sainsbury's on Saturday morning. Donations can also be done... Local News
Google comes to Petersfield 25th October 2019 Damian was delighted to welcome the Google Digital Garage bus to Petersfield today, offering free courses and one to one sessions with members of the public... Local News
Seeing progress across Whitehill & Bordon 18th October 2019 Damian was pleased to meet with James Child at the WBRC today, for an update on development plans across Whitehill & Bordon and to talk about the great progress... Local News
Social Action Day in Bordon 18th October 2019 Damian was pleased to kick off the Social Action Day organised by Community First, in conjunction with the Deadwater Valley Trust and the Signal business hub... Local News
Damian joins Eco Forum at Churcher's College 18th October 2019 Damian was delighted to be invited to take part in an Eco Forum today at Churcher's College in Petersfield. The students, from across the secondary school year... Local News
Damian calls for savings capability for prisoners 17th October 2019 Damian called for more meaningful employment experience for prisoners, and the facility to build up a savings account for release during a debate this week on... Speeches in Parliament
