End of the honeymoon? Thursday, 1 January, 2026 Happy new year. Let us hope for good things for East Hampshire, for Britain and the world. There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic. Our local villages and towns, and our country, have a lot going for them. But we also have many issues to address, some longstanding but others new. 2026 is likely to be the year the now not-so-new government’s honeymoon expires. The term 'honeymoon' may sound... Articles for the Herald and Post
Keep winter fuel - sign the petition 25th October 2024 It's less than a week until the Budget. 26,000 people in East Hants are set to lose Winter Fuel Payments, including many on low incomes. Sign the petition: www... Opinions
A fresh start for a new leader 24th October 2024 In July my party suffered a terrible defeat at the polls. We lost votes in multiple directions - to Labour, obviously, but also to other parties including... Articles for the Herald and Post
Balance is key for future housebuilding targets 17th October 2024 A few weeks’ ago, the consultation on the government’s proposals to reform the National Planning Policy Framework closed. This was a technical consultation that... Articles for the Herald and Post
Visit to Nationwide in Petersfield 11th October 2024 Damian popped in to see Nationwide UK in Petersfield last week to meet with the branch staff and talk about some of the common issues that customers are... Local News
Petersfield Hub going for top spot 11th October 2024 Don't forget to vote for Petersfield Station in this year's 'World Cup of Stations'. Voting opens for one day on Wednesday 16th October - it only takes a few... Local News
No strings pay awards could prove costly 10th October 2024 Regular users of the Alton and Portsmouth lines were greatly inconvenienced by rail strikes. Workers couldn’t get to work. Students couldn’t get to school or... Articles for the Herald and Post
Opposition Day Debate - education 8th October 2024 On 8 October 2024 Damian opened the Opposition Day Debate on VAT on independent schools. The full debate can be viewed here: Parliamentlive.tv - House of... Speeches in Parliament
Damian Hinds urges Pension Credit take up 7th October 2024 The following statement was issued today: Damian Hinds is urging pensioners living in East Hampshire to check to see whether they are eligible for Pension... Local News
Petersfield hosts this year's Dementia Festival 4th October 2024 Damian opened the fourth East Hampshire Dementia Festival in the Festival Hall in Petersfield. Speaking at the time, Damian said: "It's an honour to be asked to... Local News
