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
Breaking the Silence: Why Men’s Health Needs More Than Awareness 19th June 2025 It’s a truth universally acknowledged - though less often acted upon - that men can be reluctant to talk about their health. This silence can be deadly. That’s... Articles for the Herald and Post
Westminster Hall debate on government support for businesses in rural areas 18th June 2025 Damian spoke in the Westminster Hall debate on rural businesses. He highlighted a number of key issues for East Hampshire: Digital connectivity Access to... Speeches in Parliament
Resident feedback summary - Havant Thicket reservoir 16th June 2025 Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete my survey regarding the proposals for a water recycling and transfer plant at the Havant Thicket Reservoir... Local News
Time to get back on track? 12th June 2025 As the Herald and Post reported at the turn of the year, local rail passenger numbers are still down on their pre-Covid levels. But East Hampshire residents’... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian speaks to Shine Radio about the Spending Review 11th June 2025 Click below to listen to Damian's views on the latest Spending Review: Damian Hinds MP reacts to the government’s spending review | Petersfield's Shine Radio Local News
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs among losers in Spending Review 11th June 2025 Damian has released the following statement in response to today's Spending Review: “One thing we learned in the Gordon Brown era was: whatever you think about... Local News
Planning and Infrastructure Bill - report stage 9th June 2025 During today's Planning and Infrastructure Bill debate, Damian called again on the government to rethink the housing numbers formula, which doesn't work for... Speeches in Parliament
Bowls weekend rolls into Alton 5th June 2025 The Bowls’ Big Weekend came to Alton last weekend and it was the perfect excuse to spend time on a sunny Sunday afternoon at the excellent Alton Social Bowling... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian seeks information on hospital land 4th June 2025 Following a recent visit by the Health Minister to Basingstoke Hospital, Damian has called for clarity on whether funding has been secured for the purchase of... Local News
