Is the honeymoon over before its begun? Thursday, 2 July, 2026 When Andy Burnham entered the Commons chamber to be re-sworn-in as an MP, he was greeted by a 1-2 heckle: someone shouted “Rome is Saved!” and then someone else, “He’s not the messiah!” Amidst all the seriousness of what the nation faces and Parliament must consider, the chamber can occasionally offer some light relief and this was good Commons banter. Mr Burnham’s riposte “Naughty boy!” –... Articles for the Herald and Post
Public Meeting in Selborne 12th May 2018 Damian attended a public meeting in Selborne on Friday evening, hosted by the local branch of the East Hampshire Conservative Assocation. Open to the general... Local News
Damian at Alton Probus Club 2nd May 2018 Damian met with members of the Alton Probus Club last week, discussing a broad and interesting range of issues. The social group meets once a month; for more... Local News
The need for remembrance 2nd May 2018 The centenary of the end of the First World War is the subject of Damian's column published in the Petersfield Post today: " Some may have spotted in the news... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian meets businesses in Basingstoke 27th April 2018 Damian met members of the Basingstoke Business and Enterprise Forum today, for a discussion on matching skills to business needs, apprenticeships and developing... Local News
Launch of new dementia support groups 27th April 2018 Today Damian attended the launch of a new dementia support group, which is being run by Dementia Friendly Petersfield. The new group is one of several that is... Local News
Public Meeting in Alton 27th April 2018 Damian held a Public Meeting in Alton last night, with a good mix of both national and local issues raised during the hour. Damian thanked everyone for coming... 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
