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
Saving East Hampshire's pubs 27th January 2014 Damian Hinds called for a new type of partnership between pubs and licensees in an effort to reduce the number of pub closures in a debate in Parliament this... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian Hinds welcomes Government support for high streets 10th December 2013 Damian Hinds has welcomed the news that 4000 business properties in East Hampshire will benefit from business rate changes announced by the Chancellor in the... Articles for the Herald and Post
Fly-grazed horses: Damian Hinds calls for change in the law 28th November 2013 Dozens of MPs from across the political spectrum gathered in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 26 November to discuss the problem of the fly-grazing of horses in a... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian backs payday loan cap 27th November 2013 The Chancellor has announced that the government will introduce legislation to cap the cost of payday loans. Articles for the Herald and Post
East Hampshire to London trains to have more carriages 21st November 2013 Damian Hinds has welcomed the news that trains from Hampshire will be lengthened. Local News
Damian Hinds presents Rural Fair Share petition 7th November 2013 This week Damian presented the Rural Fair Share Petition signed by residents of East Hampshire. Local News
Damian Hinds joins the RSPCA in calling for action against fly-grazing of horses 23rd October 2013 Alton, along with places like Gloucester, Guildford and parts of York, has been identified by the RSPCA as one of the country’s hotspots for fly-grazing horses. Local News
Damian Hinds joins the fight against breast cancer 13th September 2013 Damian has joined the fight against breast cancer by taking part in Breast Cancer Campaign’s biggest (and pinkest) fundraiser, wear it pink day. Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian Hinds makes pledge in fight against dementia 13th September 2013 Damian Hinds has pledged to take action to support the 800,000 people living with dementia across the UK. Damian joined 200 other MPs and representatives from... Articles for the Herald and Post
