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
Catching up with the Hampshire ALC 20th September 2024 Damian met with the team from the Hampshire Association of Local Councils (HALC) at Alton Library today - pictured with Damian above are (from left to right)... Local News
A cruel blow for pensioners 19th September 2024 The government’s decision to remove the winter fuel payment from all but the poorest pensioners prompted the first real test that the Prime Minister has had to... Articles for the Herald and Post
Cathedral a fitting backdrop for apprenticeship awards 13th September 2024 Damian recently visited Guildford Cathedral as a guest at the Surrey and Hampshire Apprentice Graduation Ceremony. Organised by the Association of Learning... Local News
FSA changes will help bring an end to banking 'deserts' 12th September 2024 This Friday, Cash Access UK is heading to Bordon to host a community ’drop in’ event about Hampshire’s first ever banking hub. The event’s purpose is to provide... Articles for the Herald and Post
Navigating the childcare juggle 5th September 2024 Everyone knows it can be very difficult juggling work time with family life. No two families are the same. Some are able to and decide to have a parent be full... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian asks an Urgent Question on OfStEd reforms 2nd September 2024 Damian raised an Urgent Question today in response to the Government's proposed reforms to OfStEd. Damian said: "I’m grateful to the Speaker for granting me an... Speeches in Parliament
Shine update for August 2024 2nd September 2024 Damian's latest update for Shine Radio. Damian Hinds MP update for Shine Radio listeners | Petersfield's Shine Radio Local News
Anti tourism backlash could cost local economies dear 29th August 2024 Say “Summer” in a word association game, and there’s a good chance the response you’ll get back is “holiday”. And looking back over Summer 2024, for many Herald... Articles for the Herald and Post
The National Lottery casts a golden glow over UK sport 22nd August 2024 I’m old enough to remember a time when Olympic gold medals could be counted on one hand. I especially recall Atlanta 1996; I had been living there for a period... Articles for the Herald and Post
