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
Latest column in the Petersfield Post 3rd January 2018 Damian writes a regular column in the Petersfield Post, and below is the latest one published today: "The annual East Hampshire Sports Awards take place in a... Articles for the Herald and Post
Unemployment rate ends 2017 at 40 year low 13th December 2017 Today’s employment numbers from the Office for National Statistics show that the rate of unemployment remains at 4.3% - the lowest in 40 years. Damian welcomed... Westminster News
Celebrating Volunteering 29th November 2017 Damian writes a regular column in the Petersfield Post, and this is the latest one, published today: Imagine what it would be like in our communities if we didn... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian welcomes the Autumn Budget statement 22nd November 2017 With announcements that will deliver a major house building programme, offer more help for small businesses and boost the income of working families, Damian... Westminster News
UK Parliament Week 20th November 2017 Damian was invited to join the Ropley Brownies, Wooteys Juniors Alton and 8th Alton Explorers for a Q&A session last week, organised as part of the national UK... Local News
Visit to Kidney Care UK 17th November 2017 Damian paid a visit to Alton-based Kidney Care UK today, the UK's leading kidney patient support charity. They provide invaluable practical, financial and... Local News
Unemployment remains at 40 year low 15th November 2017 The latest employment numbers released by the Office for National Statistics show that the rate of unemployment remains at 4.3% - the lowest in 40 years. Damian... Westminster News
Taste of Parliament event 27th October 2017 Damian was delighted to host a 'Taste of Parliament' event this week for a group of 6th form students from Alton College, Bohunt School, Churcher's College... Local News
Plenty of talent in the jobs market 26th October 2017 The theme for Damian's latest column in the Petersfield Post looks at the talent available to employers amongst groups of the working-age population that they... Articles for the Herald and Post
