Keeping watch on employment Thursday, 21 November, 2024 Seeing the Chancellor’s team line up with her on Downing Street reminded me of my own spell as a junior minister at the Treasury, at the Budget and Autumn Statement. My role at that time was focussed on areas such as alcohol and gambling duties, and energy policy. But there are two Osborne reforms from that time that stick in my mind as having an especially lasting effect. The first was the Soft... Articles for the Herald and Post
a real 'Taste of Parliament' 27th October 2022 This article was written by Damian Hinds and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "It is always a pleasure to welcome young people from East... Articles for the Herald and Post
A visit to UDLive in Alton 25th October 2022 Damian thanked Tom and the team at UDLive for the invitation to attend the official opening of their new offices in Alton, and the opportunity to hear more... Local News
More industry placements for T Levels 24th October 2022 In Education Questions Damian commended Alton College's work with local employers and asked how more firms could be introduced to the benefits - for them, for... Westminster News
Statement on leadership election 21st October 2022 Damian Hinds statement on the leadership election "These have been and continue to be extremely difficult times. It is now crucial that we turn our focus to... Westminster News
Protecting children online 20th October 2022 During a DCMS debate on child protection online, Damian highlights research from Ofcom that indicates the risk of children appearing to be over 18 when they... Westminster News
The need and challenges for economic growth 20th October 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "The world is going through a time of great economic... Articles for the Herald and Post
Sustainable practices at Mill Farm Organic 18th October 2022 Damian thanked Sam Morton for showing me around Mill Farm Organic, and Mary White of the Nature Friendly Farming Network for talking him through the impressive... Local News
A visit to JCB in Alice Holt 18th October 2022 Damian was delighted to visit the team at Greenshields JCB to hear more about the dealership and plans to expand the operation; another successful local... Local News
Bikeability at Selborne Primary school 18th October 2022 Damian thanked the team at Bikeability and staff and pupils at Selborne Primary School for inviting him to one of their training sessions; a fantastic scheme... Local News