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
Latest claimant count points to low unemployment in East Hampshire 15th August 2024 The latest claimant count figures for the East Hampshire constituency show that the number of residents claiming unemployment-related benefits remains low at 2... Local News
Framing the inheritance 15th August 2024 It’s inevitable that when there is a change of government, a lot of effort from the incoming administration goes into ‘framing’ the situation. There’s a lot of... Articles for the Herald and Post
Being in opposition 8th August 2024 This morning (as I write this) I have just done my first morning media round as an opposition spokesman: a little shorter than doing the round as a government... Articles for the Herald and Post
PE takes a leap forward 1st August 2024 Well, football didn’t quite come home this summer and thirty years of hurt inches towards sixty. But what a change from my childhood: we are getting to... Articles for the Herald and Post
The dawn of a new parliament 25th July 2024 I’m writing this week’s column having just witnessed the King’s Speech, the official beginning of the new Parliament. The protocols of the King’s Speech and the... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian Hinds is sworn in as an MP 18th July 2024 As I write this week’s column, I have just taken my Oath of Allegiance to the Crown for the sixth time. This ritual, known as swearing-in, takes place with... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian appointed to shadow education brief 9th July 2024 Damian was last night appointed as shadow education secretary. Damian said: "Education has always been my first passion and one of the best things about being... Westminster News
Damian is re-elected as MP for East Hampshire 5th July 2024 Damian was this morning re-elected as the MP for East Hampshire. In his acceptance speech he said the following: Thank you to the voters of the new East... Local News
Huge Healthcare Investment for our Area 1st July 2024 A new acute hospital for North Hampshire is coming which will serve residents in Alton, Four Marks, Medstead, the Candovers and surrounding areas. Buildings at... Local News
