The Government needs to rethink its housing affordability figure Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 Last week Damian wrote to Matthew Pennycook, Minister of State for housing, to follow up on a number of points that were raised during his Westminster Hall debate on the Cumulative impacts of housing development (which took place just before Christmas). In this letter, Damian raised concerns about the affordability adjustment factor within the government’s 'Standard Method formula' for calculating... Local News
Meeting with the NFU 23rd April 2018 Damian had the opportunity to meet with members of the Alton & Petersfield Branch of the NFU last week, and discussed current issues and future plans for... Local News
Support for families in new tax year 18th April 2018 Figures released by the ONS show that employment has hit a record high - 32.26 million - up by more than 3 million since 2010, and the rate of employment is now... Westminster News
Froxfield Stores opens Post Office service 16th April 2018 Damian attended the official launch of the new Post Office service at Froxfield Stores, and said: "I'm delighted that Howard has become Postmaster and is able... Local News
Opening of Cafe 1759 in Bordon 16th April 2018 Damian was delighted to cut the ribbon at the official opening of Cafe 1759; a not-for-profit community cafe at the heart of the Radian development in Quebec... Local News
A common future 4th April 2018 Damian writes a regular column in the Petersfield Post, and today's piece is about the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting being hosted in the UK in a... Articles for the Herald and Post
Children benefiting from 30 hours of free childcare 26th March 2018 Damian has welcomed new figures showing that 8,311 children across Hampshire local authority benefited from the Government’s 30 hours free childcare scheme in... Local News
A visit to the King's Arms Youth Centre 23rd March 2018 Damian paid a visit to the King's Arms Youth Centre in Petersfield this morning, and talked with the team about the wide range of support services they offer... Local News
Damian welcomes the Spring Statement 15th March 2018 Damian has welcomed the Spring Statement delivered by The Chancellor of the Exchequer this week, which shows that the economy continues to grow, continues to... Westminster News
Spotlight on apprenticeships and careers 10th March 2018 Damian was delighted to be invited back to Eggar's School this week, taking part in a Question Time-style session with year 7 students. Held as part of their... Local News
