Long awaited Schools White Paper brings major reforms Thursday, 5 March, 2026 It was a long time in the coming. You might expect a Schools White Paper to be published in the first few months after a change of government; this one has taken a year and a half. Some of what is proposed is sensible. Stating that school Trusts will be at the heart of the system brings some helpful clarity for the sector, although it is at odds somewhat with other government legislation that... Articles for the Herald and Post
In defence of democracy 15th November 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "This is Parliament Week, when many schools and groups across East... Articles for the Herald and Post
Remembering the sacrifice of so many 10th November 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "We are approaching again the time of year when we... Articles for the Herald and Post
New Maternity Hub for East Hampshire 9th November 2022 Damian was delighted to attend the official opening of the new Maternity Hub at Badgerswood Surgery in Headley. Damian said: "It is a fantastic new service to... Local News
PeCAN helping to reduce carbon emissions locally 7th November 2022 Damian was pleased to catch up with Ruth and Peter from the Petersfield Climate Action Network (PeCAN) last week and to hear more about their work to reduce... Local News
Protecting people online 3rd November 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "With Elon Musk completing his takeover of the online platform... Articles for the Herald and Post
MP Update for Petersfield's Shine Radio 2nd November 2022 Damian does a regular MP Update for Petersfield's Shine Radio, and below is the latest one, for October: https://shineradio.uk/2022/11/damian-hinds-mp-update... Local News
Launch of Poppy Appeal 2nd November 2022 Damian was delighted to join the launch of the local 2022 Poppy Appeal last weekend at Sainsburys in Liphook, alongside Cllr Angela Glass, Chris Wright, Bob... Local News
Damian's appointment at Ministry of Justice 28th October 2022 On his appointment yesterday as minister of state at the Ministry of Justice, Damian said: "I am honoured to be joining the Ministry of Justice as minister for... Westminster News
Discover East Hampshire - the Hearty Riders 27th October 2022 As part of Damian's series of short videos on things to do and see here in East Hampshire, he had the opportunity recently to meet members of the Hearty Riders... Local News
