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
Awful April rears its head 10th April 2025 Along with April Fool’s Day and the start of the new tax year, this month has acquired a rather less humorous nickname—"Awful April." Dubbed by the media, this... Articles for the Herald and Post
Chancellor faces a bleak road ahead 3rd April 2025 Whilst spring may have sprung outside, the mood in the Chamber following the Chancellor’s financial statement this week was anything but sunny. An unwelcome... Articles for the Herald and Post
Shine Radio - April 2025 1st April 2025 Click here for Damian's latest monthly update for Petersfield's Shine Radio: Damian Hinds MP April update | Petersfield's Shine Radio Local News
Westminster Hall debate on the impact of digital landlines 1st April 2025 Damian led a debate on the impact of digital landlines on rural communities in Westminster Hall. During the debate, Damian said: "My focus today is not just on... Speeches in Parliament
Reporting Back - March 2025 1st April 2025 Click here to read Damian's latest monthly newsletter: Monthly newsletter from Damian Hinds MP Reporting Back newsletter
Making sense of the local government shake up 27th March 2025 Last Thursday and Friday, I joined Hampshire County Council leader, Nick Adams-King, at public meetings in Alton and Rowlands Castle to discuss the upcoming... Articles for the Herald and Post
Local Conservative MPs unite to oppose water recycling at new Havant Thicket reservoir 24th March 2025 Damian released the following statement today: Damian Hinds MP recently joined neighbouring MPs Alan Mak and Suella Braverman to oppose the proposed water... Local News
Damian welcomes cross-party focus on the landline switch off 24th March 2025 Damian released the following statement today: A new report published today calls on the government to play a greater role in the rollout of digital landlines... Local News
Cracking down on rural crime 20th March 2025 Last week saw the second reading of the Crime and Policing Bill, an important piece of legislation that introduces a number of new offences and strengthens... Articles for the Herald and Post
