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
Latest MP update for Petersfield's Shine Radio 2nd August 2021 Damian's latest MP update for Petersfield's Shine Radio is available via the link below: https://shineradio.uk/2021/08/damian-hinds-mp-august-update-for... Local News
Some good news on jobs 29th July 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "We all know the cost of the pandemic has been enormous... Articles for the Herald and Post
Stomp and Mafia bikes - a Petersfield original 23rd July 2021 Damian was please to visit another East Hampshire business today – Stomp and the Mafia Bike brand, a Petersfield original - and thanked them for having him... Local News
'Grab a Jab' to help build immunity 22nd July 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post editions: "When the NHS celebrated its birthday earlier in July, I... Articles for the Herald and Post
A return to Oakmoor School in Bordon 16th July 2021 Damian had the opportunity to catch up on school news with Headteacher Paul Hemmings, and heard about the record Year 7 applications for September. Local News
National Citizen Service in action in Alton 16th July 2021 Damian was delighted to join the group of 15-17 year olds working together through their National Citizen Service programme in Alton, and to see some very... Local News
A visit to Nationwide in Alton 16th July 2021 Damian was pleased to meet the team at the Alton branch of Nationwide, and to discuss the opportunity for them to get involved in community projects and... Local News
Step 4: approach with caution 16th July 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "By the end of last week, more than 80 million vaccines... Articles for the Herald and Post
The question of the 'cloak of anonymity' in social media 15th July 2021 Following the vile racist abuse of England players, Damian raised the role of the 'cloak of anonymity' in the House, and the minister's reply was encouraging: Westminster News
