With announcements that will deliver a major house building programme, offer more help for small businesses and boost the income of working families, Damian welcomes the Autumn Budget statement.
Damian was invited to join the Ropley Brownies, Wooteys Juniors Alton and 8th Alton Explorers for a Q&A session last week, organised as part of the national UK Parliament Week initiative.
Damian paid a visit to Alton-based Kidney Care UK today, the UK's leading kidney patient support charity. They provide invaluable practical, financial and emotional support for kidney patients and their families right across the UK.
The latest employment numbers released by the Office for National Statistics show that the rate of unemployment remains at 4.3% - the lowest in 40 years.
Damian was delighted to host a 'Taste of Parliament' event this week for a group of 6th form students from Alton College, Bohunt School, Churcher's College, Bedales School and Alton School.
The theme for Damian's latest column in the Petersfield Post looks at the talent available to employers amongst groups of the working-age population that they may not have considered before:
The latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics show that the rate of unemployment remains at 4.3% - the lowest since 1975 – and are welcomed by Damian.
Damian was delighted to have the opportunity to discuss employment issues with members of the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce this morning, at Old Thorns in Liphook.
Damian was delighted to attend the official opening of the Future Skills Centre in Whitehill & Bordon today, and enjoyed meeting the students that have already started a course at the centre.
