Cracking down on rural crime Thursday, 20 March, 2025 Last week saw the second reading of the Crime and Policing Bill, an important piece of legislation that introduces a number of new offences and strengthens existing ones. I’m pleased to see that much of this Bill draws on the previous government’s Criminal Justice Bill, which unfortunately stalled due to last year’s general election. There is much to support in the Bill. It includes tougher... Articles for the Herald and Post
United in support of Ukraine 13th March 2025 Most democratic legislatures seat their members in a horseshoe or hemisphere. The House of Commons is unusual with two sides facing each other head-on. It is at... Articles for the Herald and Post
Safer Phones Private Members Bill - Second reading 7th March 2025 Damian spoke during today's second reading debate on the Safer Phone's Bill. Speaking after the debate, Damian said: "The Safer Phones Bill is a missed... Westminster News
Reporting Back - February 2025 7th March 2025 Click here for Damian's latest update from Westminster and the constituency. Reporting Back newsletter
Government needs to switch on to the switch off 6th March 2025 If you regularly read my column in this paper, you’ll know I am concerned about the impending switch off of the analogue landline and the potential implications... Articles for the Herald and Post
E-petition debate on VAT on independent school fees 3rd March 2025 Damian spoke at the e-petition debate on the imposition of VAT on independent school fees and the impact of business rates relief on these schools. Speaking at... Westminster News
The suns shines at brilliant Birdworld 27th February 2025 Damian was delighted to be invited to Birdworld recently to see how funding from East Hampshire District Council has been used to improve accessibility at the... Local News
Finding balance in a digital age 27th February 2025 I’ve had many conversations over the years with parents, children and teachers about technology in young people’s lives. The most recent was this month in Alton... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian speaks at the second reading of the IfATE Bill 25th February 2025 Damian raised his concerns about the IfATE Bill during the second reading debate. The Bill will, if enacted, transfer the functions of the Institute for... Speeches in Parliament
The Government has a duty to protect our churches 20th February 2025 In the picturesque village of Privett stands one of the most beautiful and well-maintained churches you could imagine—Holy Trinity Church. Its spire rises... Articles for the Herald and Post
