Will Mr Burnham’s business rates plan work? Thursday, 3 September, 2026 One of Andy Burnham’s first announcements was a 20 percent cut in business rates for pubs. The proposal is welcome. Although many pubs would still be paying more than they were in 2023 and 2024, because it follows substantial increases in recent years, any reduction will be welcomed by a sector under significant pressure. I used to work in the pub trade and know how significant the fixed cost... Articles for the Herald and Post
Alton Neighbourhood Plan Referendum 10th February 2016 Damian encourages all eligible residents to exercise their vote for the Alton Neighbourhood Plan referendum on the 24th February. Local News
FSB Wessex visit to Houses of Parliament 9th February 2016 Damian met with Ken Moon and colleagues from the Wessex Federation of Small Businesses in Portcullis House today, to discuss matters of interest to small... Westminster News
Damian is guest speaker at First Friday Petersfield 5th February 2016 Damian was invited by First Friday Peterfield to present at their recent networking lunch. 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
