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
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
Our Schools: Best in the West! 1st July 2024 “Great education is all about great teachers,” says Damian Hinds “and they’re achieving great things for this generation of children.” Education is ‘devolved’... Local News
Hundreds More Police For Hampshire 30th June 2024 England and Wales have the highest number of police officers on record: over 149,000 officers. As a result of the police recruitment drive committed to in 2019... Local News
A better deal for our farmers 30th June 2024 At the National Farmers Union Conference in February, Rishi Sunak told farmers “I’ve got your back”. A package of new measures announced that month has provided... Local News
Damian Hinds – submission to ACAN, the Alton Climate Action Network 30th June 2024 Shortly before the 2010 election I wrote in our local paper about climate change. Looking back at it now ( http://damianhinds.blogspot.com/2010/02/climate... Local News
EDUCATION PROGRESS IS AT RISK 28th June 2024 In a press release earlier this week East Hampshire’s Conservative candidate Damian Hinds has said he regrets that there has not been more focus on education in... Local News
