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
Visit to Chivas Brothers Beefeater distillery 12th May 2016 Today Damian visited Chivas Brothers Beefeater distillery to meet with spirit industry leaders in his ministerial role as Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury. Westminster News
The Simple Economic Truth 11th May 2016 Damian reflects on the Treasury’s analysis of Brexit and makes the case that the UK is stronger, safer, and better off being in the EU, in an article published... Articles for the Herald and Post
Visit to Hogs Back Brewery 22nd April 2016 Damian visited Hogs Back Brewery in Surrey today in his ministerial role as Exchequer Secretary to highlight the government’s commitment to supporting the beer... Westminster News
Employment rate remains at record level 21st April 2016 The employment rate remains at a record high at 74.1%, with 31.4 million people in work - figures welcomed by Damian today Westminster News
Celebrating our Queen and nation 20th April 2016 All birthdays are reason to get together and celebrate. They’re also a good opportunity to pause and reflect on a life lived so far and to look forward to what... Articles for the Herald and Post
Letter from Network Rail on the Sheet level crossing 15th April 2016 Damian received this letter from Network Rail regarding the level crossing at Sheet. Local News
New tax year brings a boost to local business 11th April 2016 Tax reforms that came into force last week will help businesses across East Hampshire to invest more of their money into growing and taking on more staff. Westminster News
National Living Wage gives boost to the lowest paid 4th April 2016 Damian Hinds, MP for East Hampshire, welcomes the introduction of the new National living Wage, which will boost the earnings of the lowest paid across the... Westminster News
New Conservative candidate for County Council 29th March 2016 Today Damian met Floss Mitchell, the Conservative candidate in the County Council by-election for Headley, Grayshott, Bramshott and Liphook. Local News
