Apprentices lead the way at Lasham Thursday, 16 May, 2024 I went on two very different education-related visits last week. The first was to Andrews Endowed primary school in Holybourne where the children grilled me on everything to do with being an MP and Minister for schools. Despite their young age, they asked lots of really good, searching questions and were utterly charming as well! I was also treated to a tour of the school to see a number of new... Articles
Help is there for Parkinson's sufferers 25th April 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post... Tuesday 11th April marked World Parkinson’s Day. An important day in the calendar but also a poignant one when we... Articles
Recognising ADHD in the criminal justice system 24th April 2023 It was great to be at The Clink at HMP Brixton today to discuss ADHD in the criminal justice system with Sir Robert Buckland, who initiated and led such... Westminster News
On a shift with Alton Police 21st April 2023 Thank you to the Alton Response & Patrol police officers who who hosted PCC Donna Jones and me on Friday, on the night shift around East Hampshire — and thank... Local News
We can be a net zero nation 17th April 2023 This is my article for this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: Now that spring is here, it’s hopefully time to lower the central heating, bringing a little... Articles
Local pharmacies - can we use them more? 6th April 2023 This week's article for the Herald and Petersfield Post highlights the important role pharmacies can play in the community... When the NHS Long Term Plan was... Articles
Q&A with Eggars' students 31st March 2023 One of the highlights of being an MP is local school visits. This time to a year 7 group at Eggar's School in Alton. A great discussion about politics with an... Local News
The Budget: positive news for businesses 29th March 2023 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "Last week I wrote about the importance of people being supported... Articles
Visit to the Phoenix Theatre and Arts Centre 24th March 2023 Went on a fantastic visit to the Phoenix Theatre and Arts Centre in Bordon today to meet Rob Allerston (director) and Eric Clifford (chairman). We discussed... Local News
Helping people return to work - it's key 23rd March 2023 Damian's article for this week's Herald and Petersfield Post... A week ago, the Chancellor announced his spring budget. This ‘budget for growth’ may have... Articles