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 meets new start-up businesses with SETsquared 4th February 2016 Damian met some of the South’s most innovative new tech start-up businesses at a House of Commons reception for SETsquared. Westminster News
Submission for South Western Rail Franchise Consultation 4th February 2016 Damian has made his own submission as part of the South Western Rail Franchise Consultation. Full copy below. Local News
Damian visits pilot for free childcare provision 2nd February 2016 Damian visited Rye Park nursery in Portsmouth to talk to staff and mums about free childcare provision. Westminster News
More people getting skills through apprenticeship opportunities 2nd February 2016 Damian Hinds has welcomed new figures showing 3,400 new apprenticeships have been started by people in East Hampshire since 2010. Local News
Damian honours Holocaust Memorial Day 27th January 2016 On Holocaust Memorial Day, Damian honours the victims and survivors of the Holocaust in his regular monthly column in the Petersfield Post. Local News
Damian welcomes record-breaking employment numbers 21st January 2016 Damian welcomes the latest employment figures showing the UK has reached its highest ever employment rate of 74% - with a record 31.4 million people now in work... Westminster News
Damian signs the Holocaust Book of Commitment 20th January 2016 This week Damian signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day on Wednesday 27 th... Westminster News
Visit to Petersfield Museum 15th January 2016 Damian visited Petersfield Museum today to hear more about their ambitious plans for expanding into the Police Station site. Local News
Village Cafe opens in Grayshott 15th January 2016 Damian was delighted to cut the ribbon at the official opening today of The Village Cafe in Grayshott. Local News
