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
'Down the Pub' with Petersfield Community Radio 12th April 2019 Damian was delighted to be interviewed today by Tim Concannon on behalf of Petersfield Community Radio, for their 'Down the Pub' series. The interview was done... Local News
Breakfast meeting with local farmers 12th April 2019 As part of on-going engagement with the East Hampshire NFU, Damian was delighted to meet representatives today, including a number of young farmers, for a very... Local News
Statement on Brexit negotiations 7th April 2019 Below is a statement by Damian on the latest position in the Brexit negotiations: "At the start of the withdrawal process, the EU stated that there were two... Westminster News
TeenTech comes to Bordon 6th April 2019 Damian was delighted to be invited to a TeenTech event at Mill Chase Academy in Bordon last week, and to meet co-founder Maggie Philbin. Groups of primary... Local News
Vsit to Gilbert White's House Museum 5th April 2019 In English Tourism Week, Damian was delighted to visit Gilbert White's House museum in Selborne, and see the recent transformation at one of East Hampshire’s... Local News
Litter pick in Alton 30th March 2019 The Alton Society invited Damian to join their 90 volunteers during their Saturday litter pick around the town - a great effort! Local News
Save the Children 'Big Sale' 29th March 2019 Damian was delighted to join the organisers of the annual Save the Children 'Big Sale' at the Festival Hall in Petersfield, The organisation is celebrating its... Local News
Dementia Awareness Day 19th March 2019 Damian was delighted to join Dementia Friendly Petersfield at the end of a special dementia awareness day at Ditcham Park School last week. The team held a... Local News
Statement on Brexit and the way ahead 18th March 2019 Below is a statement issued by Damian on Monday 18th March 2019: I know many people will be frustrated at the divisions they’ve seen in politics - not just... Westminster News
