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
Housing formula will double East Hampshire’s target but still not deliver homes local people can afford 14th May 2025 Damian released the following media statement today: East Hampshire MP Damian Hinds has again urged the government to rethink its method for calculating housing... Local News
Greater awareness is needed about the digital landline switch over 14th May 2025 During the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) oral questions session today, Damian urged the Minister to take steps to raise awareness of... Westminster News
Eighty years on – honouring the heroes of VE Day 8th May 2025 Today, 8th May, marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The moment in 1945 when the Second World War in Europe came to an end. Across the... Articles for the Herald and Post
Data (Use and Access Bill) - Damian speaks during the remaining stages 7th May 2025 Damian spoke during the remaining stages of the Data (Use and Access) Bill, specifically on the two amendments he has proposed which are about what the minimum... Speeches in Parliament
Celebrating DofE success in East Hampshire 2nd May 2025 Damian was invited to visit a group of students participating in the Duke of Edinburgh's award at The Petersfield School recently. Commenting during his visit... Local News
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Chancellor urged to act as childcare sector faces growing financial pressure 1st May 2025 President Trump’s tariffs have added fresh uncertainty to an already fragile UK economy. With government borrowing higher than expected last year, speculation... Articles for the Herald and Post
We must renew our commitment to international trade 24th April 2025 My first political writing was a letter I wrote as a boy to Margaret Thatcher in 1980 or 1981, a time of great economic and industrial stress. I had just been... Articles for the Herald and Post
When the line goes dead: why rural landlines still matter 17th April 2025 The Candovers, the Tisteds, Binsted, Buriton, Froxfield and Privett, Hawkley, East Meon. These are among the places that epitomise the beauty of the East... Articles for the Herald and Post
