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
Prostate Cancer Awareness 2nd March 2019 Damian was delighted to accept an invitation from the Petersfield Lions Club to attend their free PSA testing event in Petersfield today. For more information... Local News
Question Time at Bohunt School 1st February 2019 Damian joined students from Bohunt School, Bedales and Churcher's College at a 'Question Time' style event this afternoon, discussing 'education in an uncertain... Local News
Holocaust Memorial Day 24th January 2019 Damian signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment this week, ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day coming up on Sunday, marking the anniversary of... Westminster News
Statement on Brexit negotiations 22nd January 2019 Below is a statement made by Damian on Tuesday 22nd January 2019: These are testing times for our politics and democracy. “Europe” is a subject which has been... Westminster News
Visit to Cromwell Court in Bordon 20th January 2019 Damian toured a new supported housing scheme in Bordon last week, meeting with Hampshire County Council Councillor Liz Fairhurst, Executive member for Adult... Local News
a message for the New Year 29th December 2018 Damian writes a regular column for the Petersfield Post and below is his 2018 New Year message: "There is no doubt that 2018 - our politics, news and indeed... Local News
Outstanding Ofsted report for TPS 18th December 2018 Damian was delighted to join Principal Mr Marande and staff at The Petersfield School to celebrate their recent 'outstanding' Ofsted report, and was impressed... Local News
Visit to Prismatic in Alton 18th December 2018 Damian visited Prismatic Limited last week and met with Managing Director Paul Brooks, and other team members, to see the work underway on the solar powered... Local News
Small Business Saturday 3rd December 2018 As part of the annual Small Business Saturday event, Damian met several business owners in Alton on Saturday. The first visit was to Austen's Cafe on Lenton... Local News
