The Government needs to rethink its housing affordability figure Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 Last week Damian wrote to Matthew Pennycook, Minister of State for housing, to follow up on a number of points that were raised during his Westminster Hall debate on the Cumulative impacts of housing development (which took place just before Christmas). In this letter, Damian raised concerns about the affordability adjustment factor within the government’s 'Standard Method formula' for calculating... Local News
Damian welcomes record high level of jobs 17th June 2016 Damian has welcomed today’s figures showing that unemployment has dropped to its lowest national rate since 2005, with 2.5 million more people in work than in... Westminster News
BBC Solent hosts EU Referendum debate 16th June 2016 Damian took part in an EU Referendum debate hosted by BBC Solent this morning, held in the Departures Hall of Southampton Airport. Local News
EU Referendum discussion at Alton College 15th June 2016 Damain visited Alton College this morning and met with students to discuss the EU Referendum. Local News
EU Referendum 'Question Time' at TPS 10th June 2016 Damian took part in an EU Referendum 'Question Time' at The Petersfield School today. Local News
EU Referendum debate in Petersfield 10th June 2016 Damian took part in an EU Referendum debate last night at St Peter's Church in Petersfield, hosted by the Petersfield Post. Local News
Hampshire and the EU: what is at stake for us and our local economy 8th June 2016 New analysis identifies key employment sectors in Hampshire which could be especially affected if Britain leaves the EU, including Aerospace & Defence, Maritime... Local News
Latest economic data for the South East 6th June 2016 Commenting on the latest set of Government data on the progress being made across the economy in the South East, East Hampshire MP Damian Hinds said: Local News
Confronting Dementia 25th May 2016 Below is a copy of Damian's latest monthly column in the Petersfield Post, which focuses on the challenges of dementia. Articles for the Herald and Post
Financial resilience is focus of Queen's Speech 23rd May 2016 Damian welcomes the focus of the Queen’s Speech on financial resilience and how the strengthening UK economy is helping to deliver greater security for working... Westminster News