Long awaited Schools White Paper brings major reforms Thursday, 5 March, 2026 It was a long time in the coming. You might expect a Schools White Paper to be published in the first few months after a change of government; this one has taken a year and a half. Some of what is proposed is sensible. Stating that school Trusts will be at the heart of the system brings some helpful clarity for the sector, although it is at odds somewhat with other government legislation 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
Darzi report signals change ahead for the NHS 3rd October 2024 Lord Darzi’s report into the NHS landed with great fanfare recently. It did feel rather like the first stage in a ‘pitch rolling’ exercise at the end of which... Articles for the Herald and Post
September update for Shine Radio 1st October 2024 Damian's latest update for Petersfield's Shine Radio: Damian Hinds MP October update for Shine Radio listeners | Petersfield's Shine Radio Local News
Reporting Back - September 2024 30th September 2024 Damian's constituency update for September 2024: Monthly constituency update from Damian Hinds MP (mailchi.mp) Reporting Back newsletter
