Westminster News

In rural areas like East Hampshire it is vital that the 'gigabit-capable broadband' programme really delivers.

Damian attended this morning's DCMS Select Committee inquiry hearing with TikTok, stating:

Damian was delighted to mark the 150th anniversary of state education with 12 former Secretaries of State stretching back over three decades. In his group, Ken Clarke, Ruth Kelly, Nicky Morgan and Damian discussed the the development of character and self.

Damian was delighted to be the inaugural guest on the Jubilee Centre's new podcast 'Conversations on Character'. The discussion focused on character education, lockdown, and who inspires others with their courage. The podcast can be accessed via the link below:

Damian questioned senior representatives from Netflix in today's DCMS Select Committee hearing, asking the TV giant about viewer-stickiness, product placement, and campaigning documentaries:

Damian raised questions at today's DCMS Select Committee hearing on the measures being used to work towards theatres being able to reopen at or near to capacity. 

Damian thanked everyone in East Hampshire schools - heads, teachers, support staff - for all they have been doing to be ready for the full return this week ... and wished good luck to all the children and young people starting their new school year!

Damian welcomes confirmation that BBC Politics South will be returning in September, but am concerned at other plans for regional current affairs. His question in Parliament today: 

In Parliament this week MPs debated Parliament itself, and the imperative for affordability and value in its restoration.

Damian has welcomed the Plan for Jobs set out by Chancellor Rishi Sunak this week, which outlined a range of initiatives to help re-vitalise hard-hit sectors upon which many jobs depend.