The government needs to rethink its housing targets 24th September 2024 Damian has responded to the government's consultation on its proposed changes to the national planning framework. Westminster News
Damian appointed to shadow education brief 9th July 2024 Damian was last night appointed as shadow education secretary. Damian said: "Education has always been my first passion and one of the best things about being... Westminster News
Advanced British Standard - consultation launched 22nd December 2023 Last week the Department for Education launched a consultation on the Advanced British Standard - the 16-18 qualification that will in years to come ensure all... Westminster News
Damian is appointed as Schools Minister 14th November 2023 Last night Damian was appointed as Minister of State for schools at the Department for Education, as part of the Prime Minister’s reshuffle of his Ministerial... Westminster News
Reforms to the prison population - Damian's appearance before the Justice Select Committee 24th October 2023 Damian appeared before the Justice Select Committee to take questions on the latest proposed reforms to the prison system. Parliamentlive.tv - Justice Committee Westminster News
Community Payback in action 25th September 2023 It was good to visit Hayling Island last week to see offenders clearing the beaches as pay back for their crimes. Hayling Island: Criminals choose beach clean... Westminster News
Damian appears before the Justice Select Committee 19th September 2023 This week Damian appeared before the Justice Select Committee to take questions on community sentencing. Parliamentlive.tv - Justice and Home Affairs Committee Westminster News
Help for vulnerable families 25th April 2023 This week the first of three payments, £301 of a total of £900, have been going to qualifying lower-income households to help with the cost of living. Info on... Westminster News
Recognising ADHD in the criminal justice system 24th April 2023 It was great to be at The Clink at HMP Brixton today to discuss ADHD in the criminal justice system with Sir Robert Buckland, who initiated and led such... Westminster News