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
Protecting access to our cash 4th September 2023 Last week's article for the Herald and Post... Now and again I receive a letter from a constituent concerned that they have been unable to make a payment to a... Articles for the Herald and Post
Keeping the pub as the hub 23rd August 2023 My latest article for the Herald and Post... There’s something magical about the trinity of sunshine, England doing well in a football tournament and the Great... Articles for the Herald and Post
Community activism in action 15th August 2023 This week's column for the Herald and Post reflects on some of my recent visits in the constituency... I had the great pleasure of visiting Liss recently for... Local News
Balancing the energy trilemma 11th August 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post looks at the energy 'trilemma'... There has been a lot of commentary in the last week about the decision to grant new... Articles for the Herald and Post
Official opening of Liss Pump Track 4th August 2023 It was a great privilege to officially open the new pump track at West Liss Recreation Ground on Friday (4th August). Made possible by Liss Parish Council and... Local News
A global convention with love at its heart 2nd August 2023 This week in my article for the Herald and Post I reflect on my visit to the global Ahmadiyya convention, which took place here in East Hants... Last weekend... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian's July update for Shine Radio 2nd August 2023 Damian records a regular MP Update for Petersfield's Shine Radio, and below is a link to the latest: Damian Hinds MP looks back on July | Petersfield's Shine... Local News
A morning ride with Cycle Alton 29th July 2023 On Saturday (29th July) I joined Barbara and Chris from Cycle Alton and Ben from Treloar's college to cycle their proposed 'safe cycle route' in Alton for... Local News
Batteries will help power us towards net zero 29th July 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post... Tata’s announcement of its plans to build a ‘gigafactory’ in Somerset grabbed headlines last week. This... Articles for the Herald and Post
