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
A visit to Hattingley Valley Wines 15th September 2017 Damian visited Hattingley Valley Wines today, one of England's leading wine producers, based here in East Hampshire. Their Blanc de Blancs 2011 Magnum was named... Local News
Employment data continues to break records 13th September 2017 Damian welcomes the latest figures published this week by the Office of National Statistics which shows the rate of unemployment is now at its lowest level... Westminster News
Damian supports Organ Donation Week 8th September 2017 Damian is delighted to support Organ Donation Week and the work being done by the NHS and charities, such as Alton-based charity Kidney Care UK, to encourage... Westminster News
Plenty of options ahead for students 29th August 2017 Damian writes a regular column in the Petersfield Post and this latest one discusses the options facing students receiving their exam results this summer:... Articles for the Herald and Post
Petersfield: an 'awesome' town 26th July 2017 Damian writes a regular column in the Petersfield Post, and below is a a copy of the column published today: "I was delighted to be at the Petersfield Awards... Articles for the Herald and Post
Dog's Trust shop opens in Petersfield 21st July 2017 Damian was delighted to be at the opening of the Dog's Trust's new Petersfield charity shop today, and to meet staff and volunteers from the organisation. The... Local News
New £10 note features Jane Austen 21st July 2017 Damian joined the Bank of England’s Chief Cashier, Victoria Cleland, in Parliament this week to see the new £10 note featuring local and world-renowned author... Westminster News
Rate of unemployment at record low 13th July 2017 Damian has welcomed the latest figures published this week by the Office of National Statistics that shows the rate of unemployment is now at its lowest level... Westminster News
Petersfield Lions Club Centennial Celebration 21st June 2017 Damian was delighted to join the Petersfield Lions Club at Winton House for their Centennial Celebrations last week and have the opportunity to thank members... Local News
