Learning the ancient craft of coppicing Thursday, 18 September, 2025 “So, you just need to hold the hazel branch and then pull the blade down firmly, and make sure you don’t take your fingers off!” To give you some context, I was at Butser Ancient Farm for the official opening of the Hazel Centre – a stunning oak-framed building designed to support volunteering and workshops at this historic site. There I met Darren Hammerton, a veteran in the world of coppicing... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian appointed Minister of Employment 18th July 2016 In last week's reshuffle, Damian was appointed to the position of Minister of State for Employment, in the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Damian will... Westminster News
Launch of Dementia Friendly Petersfield 8th July 2016 Today Damian joined other founding members for the launch of Dementia Friendly Petersfield at the Winton House Centre in Petersfield. Local News
Damian supports Teresa May 2nd July 2016 Damian announces his support for Teresa May in the leadership contest for the Conservative Party. Westminster News
On democracy 29th June 2016 Damain writes about the role of democracy in the outcome of the EU Referendum in today's edition of the Petersfield Post: Local News
The outcome of the EU Referendum 24th June 2016 Damian releases a statement on the outcome of the EU Refererendum. Westminster News
Decision Day 22nd June 2016 Damian puts the case for 'Remain' in his column published in the Petersfield Post today. Local News
Debate in Alton for EU Referendum 20th June 2016 Damian took part in a panel debate today at the Assembly Rooms in Alton, hosted by the Alton Herald and the Alton Chamber of Commerce. Local News
Damian welcomes record high level of jobs 17th June 2016 Damian has welcomed today’s figures showing that unemployment has dropped to its lowest national rate since 2005, with 2.5 million more people in work than in... Westminster News
BBC Solent hosts EU Referendum debate 16th June 2016 Damian took part in an EU Referendum debate hosted by BBC Solent this morning, held in the Departures Hall of Southampton Airport. Local News
