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
Low unemployment record stays on track 20th October 2017 The latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics show that the rate of unemployment remains at 4.3% - the lowest since 1975 – and are welcomed... Westminster News
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce 20th October 2017 Damian was delighted to have the opportunity to discuss employment issues with members of the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce this morning, at Old Thorns in... Local News
Opening of new Future Skills Centre 13th October 2017 Damian was delighted to attend the official opening of the Future Skills Centre in Whitehill & Bordon today, and enjoyed meeting the students that have already... Local News
Real progress in Whitehill & Bordon 10th October 2017 Damian saw great progress during a visit last week to the new Enterprise Zone in Whitehill & Bordon. Students have already arrived at the new Future Skills... Local News
A taste for politics 27th September 2017 Getting people involved in politics, and what happens in Parliament, is the theme for Damian's latest column in the Petersfield Post: I was delighted recently... Articles for the Herald and Post
More support for Dementia Friendly Petersfield 26th September 2017 Damian congratulated staff at the Petersfield Museum for signing up to the Dementia Friendly Petersfield initiative. The museum has pledged to help staff become... Local News
Re-launch of Liss Connected 20th September 2017 Damian joined members of the Liss Connected networking group at their re-launch event today, and the discussion covered employment, Brexit, growth sectors in... Local News
WWF Picture England Exhibition 19th September 2017 Damian was delighted to visit the World Wildlife Fund Picture England exhibition last week and see artwork inspired by the Meon Valley Fly Fishery; a beautiful... Local News
Sainsbury's in Alton celebrates 25 years 15th September 2017 Damian visited Sainsbury's in Alton today to help them celebrate their 25th anniversary. Damian said: "Congratulations to the store on reaching a quarter... Local News
