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
Making progress in tackling the fraudsters 9th November 2023 This week I have written my article for the Herald and Post about collective efforts to tackle fraud and how this work is paying off. The latest ONS crime... Articles for the Herald and Post
Stamping out online abuse 2nd November 2023 This week's article for the Herald and Post looks back at the last parliamentary session and forward to the King's speech next week... Last week, the... Articles for the Herald and Post
October update for Shine Radio 31st October 2023 My October update for Shine Radio: Damian Hinds MP update for Shine Radio listeners - Petersfield's Shine Radio - Omny.fm Local News
This year's New Directions event 27th October 2023 Thank you to everybody who came to this year's New Directions event at Alton College. We had a fantastic turn out and I really hope that everybody that came... Local News
Site visit with SSEN 27th October 2023 Last week I met with the team from Scottish Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) to hear about their upgrade plans for the Alton and Bordon area. I went to see... Local News
Switch on to the switch off 26th October 2023 Back in the summer I wrote in my column for the Herald and Post about how we need to be prepared for the switching off of the analogue telephone line. Since... Articles for the Herald and Post
Reforms to the prison population - Damian's appearance before the Justice Select Committee 24th October 2023 Damian appeared before the Justice Select Committee to take questions on the latest proposed reforms to the prison system. Parliamentlive.tv - Justice Committee Westminster News
Back to Parliament as conference season ends 20th October 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post... So, the 2023 party conference season comes to a close. I was in Manchester for the Conservative conference along... Articles for the Herald and Post
Book your place at New Directions 2023 13th October 2023 I recently popped in to Wey Valley Radio to talk about the New Directions event at Alton College. With two weeks to go until New Directions opens its doors, it... Local News
