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
The Government needs to rethink its housing affordability figure 13th January 2026 Last week Damian wrote to Matthew Pennycook, Minister of State for housing, to follow up on a number of points that were raised during his Westminster Hall... Local News
Take out the trash day 8th January 2026 If you were a viewer of The West Wing, you may recall the phrase ‘Take out the trash day’. It’s a day when either the news is so dominated by one story that... Articles for the Herald and Post
End of the honeymoon? 1st 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... Articles for the Herald and Post
A time to set differences aside 25th December 2025 There is a long-standing tradition at Christmas of setting aside even the deepest animosities, if only for a moment. The most famous example is the Christmas... Articles for the Herald and Post
Reporting Back - Christmas 2025 23rd December 2025 Click here for the latest edition of my monthly newsletter: Reporting Back update from Damian Hinds Reporting Back newsletter
Response to Rushmoor Borough Council in relation to Farnborough Airport planning application 22nd December 2025 Damian has submitted the following response to Rushmoor Borough Council in relation to Farnborough Airport's latest planning application. Rushmoor Borough... Local News
Celebrating a local heroine 18th December 2025 During a Westminster Hall debate on the cultural significance of Jane Austen, Damian spoke about her lasting influence on Chawton and Alton, and the strength of... Local News
From Bill and Ben to Bluey - how children's TV has changed 18th December 2025 Paddington Bear, Bagpuss, The Flumps, Thomas the Tank Engine, and going back even further, Bill and Ben, The Magic Roundabout, and Pinky and Perky. All names... Articles for the Herald and Post
Justice Denied? 11th December 2025 When I visited the Winchester Law Courts recently (pictured above), I was struck by how our legal institutions strike awe in those who come into contact with... Articles for the Herald and Post
