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
Debate on the Non Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - Remaining Stages (part 2) 15th January 2025 In the debate, Damian continued to express his opposition to the principle of taxing education. Speaking at the time, Damian said: " On top of VAT and NI, many... Speeches in Parliament
Debate on Non Domestic Rating Bill - Remaining Stages (part 1) 15th January 2025 Damian spoke at the Remaining Stages debate of the Non Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools' Bill. Damian said at the time: " Business Rates... Speeches in Parliament
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2025 - Second Reading 9th January 2025 Damian speaking in Parliament during the second reading of the Schools Bill, raising his concerns that the Bill in its current form threatens to undermine the... Speeches in Parliament
The power of local activism 9th January 2025 On a sunny summer's day last August, I had the privilege of catching up with East Hampshire residents Rachael, Ken, and Max Ross. Our conversation centred... Articles for the Herald and Post
Predictions for 2025 2nd January 2025 When we were children, people of my generation really did used to say “let’s all meet up in the year 2000”. Then it seemed so far in the future, now well in the... Articles for the Herald and Post
Reporting Back - December 2024 27th December 2024 Click here for Damian's constituency and Westminster update for December 2024: Monthly constituency update from Damian Hinds MP Reporting Back newsletter
Reflections on a topsy turvy year 27th December 2024 Politically, it has been a year of two halves. 2024 was punctuated at the midpoint by a general election which brought a change of government. For me that has... Articles for the Herald and Post
Storms remind us of the fragility of our network 19th December 2024 The fourth named storm of the winter, Storm Darragh, recently wreaked havoc across the country, bringing down trees, blocking roads, causing train cancellations... Articles for the Herald and Post
Shine Radio - December update 13th December 2024 My end of year recording for Shine Radio: https://omny.fm/shows/petersfieldstories/damian-hinds-mp-update-for-dec… Local News
