Eighty years on – honouring the heroes of VE Day Thursday, 8 May, 2025 Today, 8th May, marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The moment in 1945 when the Second World War in Europe came to an end. Across the country we pause to remember the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of those who fought to secure our freedom. In the House of Commons, this solemn anniversary is being marked with a ‘Turning of the Page’ ceremony, where the names of the... Articles for the Herald and Post
Celebrating DofE success in East Hampshire 2nd May 2025 Damian was invited to visit a group of students participating in the Duke of Edinburgh's award at The Petersfield School recently. Commenting during his visit... Local News
Reporting Back - April 2025 1st May 2025 Click here for Damian's latest constituency and Westminster update: Reporting Back newsletter
Chancellor urged to act as childcare sector faces growing financial pressure 1st May 2025 President Trump’s tariffs have added fresh uncertainty to an already fragile UK economy. With government borrowing higher than expected last year, speculation... Articles for the Herald and Post
We must renew our commitment to international trade 24th April 2025 My first political writing was a letter I wrote as a boy to Margaret Thatcher in 1980 or 1981, a time of great economic and industrial stress. I had just been... Articles for the Herald and Post
When the line goes dead: why rural landlines still matter 17th April 2025 The Candovers, the Tisteds, Binsted, Buriton, Froxfield and Privett, Hawkley, East Meon. These are among the places that epitomise the beauty of the East... Articles for the Herald and Post
Awful April rears its head 10th April 2025 Along with April Fool’s Day and the start of the new tax year, this month has acquired a rather less humorous nickname—"Awful April." Dubbed by the media, this... Articles for the Herald and Post
Chancellor faces a bleak road ahead 3rd April 2025 Whilst spring may have sprung outside, the mood in the Chamber following the Chancellor’s financial statement this week was anything but sunny. An unwelcome... Articles for the Herald and Post
Shine Radio - April 2025 1st April 2025 Click here for Damian's latest monthly update for Petersfield's Shine Radio: Damian Hinds MP April update | Petersfield's Shine Radio Local News
Westminster Hall debate on the impact of digital landlines 1st April 2025 Damian led a debate on the impact of digital landlines on rural communities in Westminster Hall. During the debate, Damian said: "My focus today is not just on... Speeches in Parliament
