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
Reporting Back - May 2025 30th May 2025 Click here for the latest edition of Damian's monthly newsletter: May 2025 'Reporting Back' update from Damian Hinds Reporting Back newsletter
From drought to taxes - why farmers need support more than ever 29th May 2025 There are many meetings in Parliament where an organisation or charity or representative group sets out its lobbying points. But recently, something unusual... Articles for the Herald and Post
New sculpture trail opens at Catherington Lith 23rd May 2025 Damian was honoured to be invited to the official opening of the sculpture trail at Catherington Lith, which features oak tree sculptures designed by local... Local News
Habemus papam! 22nd May 2025 “Habemus papam!” – it is the phrase exclaimed as white smoke is seen above the Sistine Chapel: “we have a new pope!”. The 267th pontiff is the latest in a line... Articles for the Herald and Post
Protecting children in a digital age 15th May 2025 Parents today face an unenviable dilemma: trying to protect their children from the harms of the online world, whilst also wanting them to benefit from tech’s... Articles for the Herald and Post
Housing formula will double East Hampshire’s target but still not deliver homes local people can afford 14th May 2025 Damian released the following media statement today: East Hampshire MP Damian Hinds has again urged the government to rethink its method for calculating housing... Local News
Greater awareness is needed about the digital landline switch over 14th May 2025 During the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) oral questions session today, Damian urged the Minister to take steps to raise awareness of... Westminster News
Eighty years on – honouring the heroes of VE Day 8th May 2025 Today, 8th May, marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The moment in 1945 when the Second World War in Europe came to an end. Across the... Articles for the Herald and Post
Data (Use and Access Bill) - Damian speaks during the remaining stages 7th May 2025 Damian spoke during the remaining stages of the Data (Use and Access) Bill, specifically on the two amendments he has proposed which are about what the minimum... Speeches in Parliament
