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
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
All systems go at The Watercress Line 27th September 2024 Today Damian caught up with Rebecca Dalley, the chief executive of Hampshire’s brilliant heritage railway, the Watercress Line, to talk about the preparations... Local News
The realities of being in government 26th September 2024 It remains perplexing that a newly elected Labour government should choose to cut the much-valued winter fuel payment to pensioners, not just taking it from... Articles for the Herald and Post
