Keeping watch on employment Thursday, 21 November, 2024 Seeing the Chancellor’s team line up with her on Downing Street reminded me of my own spell as a junior minister at the Treasury, at the Budget and Autumn Statement. My role at that time was focussed on areas such as alcohol and gambling duties, and energy policy. But there are two Osborne reforms from that time that stick in my mind as having an especially lasting effect. The first was the Soft... Articles for the Herald and Post
East Hampshire students visit Parliament 2nd March 2023 Damian was delighted to see students from Ditcham Park School during their visit to Parliament this week, which included a lively Q&A. The Parliament Education... Westminster News
A new way forward for NI and its future 2nd March 2023 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "The 2016 referendum result was close but decisive. Like many... Articles for the Herald and Post
Ukraine - one year on 23rd February 2023 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "On 24 February 2022 Russia launched military action in Ukraine... Articles for the Herald and Post
The heartbreak of Romance Fraud 16th February 2023 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "Criminal gangs and fraudsters are opportunists at heart, and... Articles for the Herald and Post
Apprenticeships making a difference in East Hants 10th February 2023 To celebrate National Apprentice Week, Damian met apprentices at three great local businesses, D&A Home and Garden in Bordon, and two in Liphook, Print & Design... Local News
Around the table with NatWest 10th February 2023 Damian thanked NatWest for organising today's business roundtable, hosted by The Trooper Inn, Froxfield. Damian said: "It was helpful to hear perspectives from... Local News
Apprenticeships offer skills for life 9th February 2023 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "This week is National Apprenticeship Week, and I’m looking forward... Articles for the Herald and Post
Championing the needs of people with arthritis 8th February 2023 Damian was delighted to meet East Hampshire resident Brenda in Westminster this week, ahead of her handing in the World Arthritis Day letter at Downing Street... Westminster News
A visit to BizHub in Bordon 2nd February 2023 Damian was pleased to join the SiGNAL business community event, BizHub, last week, held at the BOSC in Bordon. The talk covered T Levels and Apprenticeships as... Local News
