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
Hustings at Treloars 17th June 2024 Thank you to Treloar's student governors Isobel and Archie, their fellow students, and staff, for a brilliant hustings on Monday this week! Great questions, and... Local News
Reporting Back - May 2024 30th May 2024 Damian's constituency update for May 2024: Monthly constituency update from Damian Hinds MP (campaign-archive.com) Reporting Back newsletter
Shining a light on mental health 28th May 2024 Last week, Hampshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, together with South Central Ambulance Service, announced that specialist mental health nurses... Articles for the Herald and Post
The price of rural crime 23rd May 2024 Last week the Prime Minister held his second ‘ Farm to Fork’ summit. This is a forum for all those involved in food production, including supermarkets, to find... Articles for the Herald and Post
Adjournment debate on allergy guidance in schools 21st May 2024 Damian speaking at an adjournment debate on allergy guidance in schools following the tragic case of five year old Benedict Blythe who died from an anaphylactic... Speeches in Parliament
Apprentices lead the way at Lasham 16th May 2024 I went on two very different education-related visits last week. The first was to Andrews Endowed primary school in Holybourne where the children grilled me on... Articles for the Herald and Post
Local elections show that there is more to do 9th May 2024 Last week’s local council, mayoral and Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections were the last major electoral event before the general election. Of course... Articles for the Herald and Post
Whitehill and Bordon to get a banking hub 8th May 2024 The following press release has been issued today by Link: LINK: Hampshire to get its first banking hub following request from local MP LINK, the UK’s Cash... Local News
Tackling the worry for sheep farmers 2nd May 2024 There’s an important piece of legislation making its way through Parliament at the moment that could significantly help our livestock farmers. The Dogs... Articles for the Herald and Post
