Damian's proposed law to support publishers and journalism Monday, 29 June, 2026 Damian released the following statement today: MP Damian Hinds has presented a Bill in Parliament to increase transparency around automated web scraping. The Automated Online Software (Access and Transparency) Bill would require operators of automated software (‘bots’) that systematically access and copy content from UK websites to identify themselves and disclose the purpose for which they are... Local News
The BBC at a crossroads as viewing habits shift 28th May 2026 I recently met pupils from a number of local schools to discuss their television viewing habits as part of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee’s inquiry into... Articles for the Herald and Post
Labour’s Problem Is Bigger Than Its Leader 21st May 2026 From the moment the number of Labour MPs calling for their own party leader to leave No 10 hit the dozens, it was a point of no return – either to the upheaval... Articles for the Herald and Post
Local visit shows alternative to boilers 15th May 2026 Damian recently visited a constituent to see how an innovative heat battery is providing a practical alternative to a gas boiler. The homeowner in Farrington... Local News
Government needs to re-think its approach to the countryside 14th May 2026 Urban and rural Britain sometimes seem to be treated as separate worlds. They aren’t. They depend on each other, and always have. The strength of our national... Articles for the Herald and Post
Rethinking social media in childhood 7th May 2026 The policy landscape on smartphones in schools and social media for children is finally beginning to shift here, as it has in other countries. In recent weeks... Articles for the Herald and Post
Reporting Back - May 2026 1st May 2026 Click on the link below for the latest edition of Damian’s monthly newsletter: Reporting Back - May 2026 Reporting Back newsletter
Hidden plan for higher density housing in government consultation 30th April 2026 It is well known that East Hampshire has been subject to a huge increase in the house building target handed to it by central government. Less widely known... Articles for the Herald and Post
Why is this top down reorganisation being forced on us? 23rd April 2026 Hampshire voters will shortly be going to the polls in important County Council elections. Who manages and delivers services for us locally really matters. But... Articles for the Herald and Post
Bridging the Gap: new support for children's mental health 16th April 2026 Children’s mental health is a particularly topical issue at the moment, not least because of the government’s consultation on whether under-16s should have... Articles for the Herald and Post
