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
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
Wages rising ahead of prices 15th October 2019 New figures out today show that wages have risen again, ahead of prices for 19 consecutive months, with average weekly earnings for employees increased by 3.8... Westminster News
Damian welcomes school funding increases 14th October 2019 Next year, the government will allocate at least £5,000 for each secondary school pupil and at least £3,750 per primary pupil (and £4,000 from 2021-22). This... Westminster News
Westminster Hall Debate on Climate Change 8th October 2019 Damian spoke in today's Westminster Hall Debate on climate change and Net Zero, and called for more priority efforts on electric cars and power generation, a... Speeches in Parliament
