Why PE matters in school Thursday, 28 August, 2025 This summer has been an unforgettable one for sport. We've seen new champions rise at Wimbledon, astonishing displays of endurance in the Tour de France, a nail-biting cricket series against India, and, of course, the Lionesses clinching their second successive Euros win. It’s no surprise, then, that children across the country are being inspired by what they’ve seen on screen and are heading... Articles for the Herald and Post
All aboard the Watercress Line 21st August 2025 It was a real pleasure recently to welcome the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Heritage Rail to the Watercress Line. This group includes members of both... Articles for the Herald and Post
Reflections on a year in opposition 14th August 2025 Of course, it wasn’t really a surprise to find ourselves in opposition after the 2024 election. The country had widely anticipated a Labour landslide, and... Articles for the Herald and Post
A year of Sir Keir 7th August 2025 Last summer, Labour swept into government with a landslide majority of over 170. The huge scale of the win in seats (though the vote share was somewhat lower)... Articles for the Herald and Post
Petersfield ward closure plans must be put on hold 5th August 2025 Damian released the following statement today: Damian Hinds, MP for East Hampshire, has called on health authorities to pause the proposed closure of a ward at... Local News
Reporting Back - July 2025 1st August 2025 Click here for Damian's latest newsletter: July 2025 'Reporting Back' update from Damian Hinds Reporting Back newsletter
SEND reform brings uncertainty about EHCPs 31st July 2025 In a recent interview, the Education Secretary refused to confirm what the future is for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) under the Government’s plans... Articles for the Herald and Post
Have your say on the future of the Post Office 24th July 2025 Earlier this week, the government announced a summer-long public consultation on the future of the Post Office. When we hear ‘Post Office’ we think immediately... Articles for the Herald and Post
Another blow to hospitality? 17th July 2025 In last week’s column, I mentioned a debate I recently attended on the hospitality sector. This felt like an important debate to be part of for several of... Articles for the Herald and Post
Statement on the Rowan Ward, Petersfield Hospital 11th July 2025 Damian has just released the following statement: "I’m aware of reports regarding the potential closure of the Rowan Ward at Petersfield Hospital. I have been... Local News
