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
Vital help with energy costs 4th October 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "The action taken by the government to protect households... Articles for the Herald and Post
Reeves reaches 125 years! 3rd October 2022 Damian thanked Andy at Britannia Reeves for the invitation to visit the Petersfield-based business; a family run storage and removal business which is... Local News
Reading Bus launches in Liphook 3rd October 2022 Damian was delighted to visit Liphook Junior School for the official opening of their 'Liphook Express' Reading Bus, and said: "This is a brilliant idea, and it... Local News
A bold plan for growth 29th September 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "Putin’s war in Ukraine has highlighted gross vulnerabilities in... Articles for the Herald and Post
Opening of new suite at Angel Hotel 27th September 2022 Damian was delighted to visit the Angel Hotel in Privett for the official opening of their new Nicholson Suite. Fully refurbished, the beautiful new facility is... Local News
Tackling fraud 26th September 2022 Banks are doing a lot to tackle fraud. We need social media to be similarly incentivised. Damian's recent speech on the Financial Services Bill. Speeches in Parliament
Unleashing the potential of credit unions 26th September 2022 The Financial Services Bill will boost them as an alternative to high-cost lenders — but there is much more to be done to unleash credit unions’ full potential... Speeches in Parliament
Our constitutional Monarchy lives on 22nd September 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "As both Houses of Parliament gathered in Westminster Hall for the... Articles for the Herald and Post
A life of selfless service - Her Majesty The Queen 15th September 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "There were some beautiful and highly personal tributes made in the... Articles for the Herald and Post
