End of the honeymoon? Thursday, 1 January, 2026 Happy new year. Let us hope for good things for East Hampshire, for Britain and the world. There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic. Our local villages and towns, and our country, have a lot going for them. But we also have many issues to address, some longstanding but others new. 2026 is likely to be the year the now not-so-new government’s honeymoon expires. The term 'honeymoon' may sound... Articles for the Herald and Post
Fraud surges as scammers get smarter 11th September 2025 Over the summer, we got the latest stats on fraud: a 31% increase, to the highest estimated number of incidents since it was first included in the Crime Survey... Articles for the Herald and Post
East Hampshire students shine on results day 4th September 2025 August may be peak month for holidays, but for schools and colleges it also means results for A Levels, GCSEs, BTECs and more. And for hundreds of thousands of... Articles for the Herald and Post
Why PE matters in school 28th August 2025 This summer has been an unforgettable one for sport. We've seen new champions rise at Wimbledon, astonishing displays of endurance in the Tour de France, a nail... Articles for the Herald and Post
All aboard the Watercress Line 21st August 2025 It was a real pleasure recently to welcome the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Heritage Rail to the Watercress Line. This group includes members of both... Articles for the Herald and Post
Reflections on a year in opposition 14th August 2025 Of course, it wasn’t really a surprise to find ourselves in opposition after the 2024 election. The country had widely anticipated a Labour landslide, and... Articles for the Herald and Post
A year of Sir Keir 7th August 2025 Last summer, Labour swept into government with a landslide majority of over 170. The huge scale of the win in seats (though the vote share was somewhat lower)... Articles for the Herald and Post
Petersfield ward closure plans must be put on hold 5th August 2025 Damian released the following statement today: Damian Hinds, MP for East Hampshire, has called on health authorities to pause the proposed closure of a ward at... Local News
Reporting Back - July 2025 1st August 2025 Click here for Damian's latest newsletter: July 2025 'Reporting Back' update from Damian Hinds Reporting Back newsletter
SEND reform brings uncertainty about EHCPs 31st July 2025 In a recent interview, the Education Secretary refused to confirm what the future is for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) under the Government’s plans... Articles for the Herald and Post
