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
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
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
