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
Help for our veterans in East Hampshire 14th November 2024 I’m writing this week’s column in the run up to Remembrance weekend. An important time to focus our thoughts on our armed forces, both serving and retired. And... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian speaks about the importance of farming 11th November 2024 Damian recently spoke about the importance of farming, and the potential impact of changes to agricultural property relief on family farms, in a recent debate... Westminster News
Remembering the fallen in Holybourne 9th November 2024 Damian attended Remembrance services across East Hampshire over the weekend. This includes Holybourne's on Saturday, pictured. Damian said: "Thank you to all... Local News
Time to Stop the Farm Tax 7th November 2024 The following statement was issued on 7 November 2024 Local MP campaigns to ‘stop the farm tax’ Changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) announced in last... Opinions
Better prostate screening could save lives 7th November 2024 Anybody reading Sir Chris Hoy’s interview in the Times recently in which he revealed his terminal cancer diagnosis cannot fail to have been moved. Faced with... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian Hinds steps down from Shadow Cabinet 5th November 2024 The following statement was issued on Tuesday 5th November: Damian Hinds, MP for East Hampshire, has announced that he has stepped down from the Shadow Cabinet... Westminster News
Urgent Question on the impact of the budget on farmers 4th November 2024 Today Damian asked an Urgent Question about the effect the tax changes announced in last week's Autumn Budget will have on family farms. Westminster News
The Budget 2024 - what it means for East Hampshire 4th November 2024 Labour’s first for 14 years, this was a big Budget in all respects, with big tax rises and big borrowing. Taxes are going up by £40bn, taking the total tax... Local News
Ribbon is cut on state of the art equipment at Alton Hospital 1st November 2024 Damian visited Alton Community Hospital to help the radiology team celebrate the unveiling of their new xray machine and ultrasound equipment. Damian said: "It... Local News
