Damian's proposed law to support publishers and journalism Monday, 29 June, 2026 Damian released the following statement today: MP Damian Hinds has presented a Bill in Parliament to increase transparency around automated web scraping. The Automated Online Software (Access and Transparency) Bill would require operators of automated software (‘bots’) that systematically access and copy content from UK websites to identify themselves and disclose the purpose for which they are... Local News
Change the access-to-cash rules to support local businesses 25th November 2025 Damian Hinds released the following statement today: The body responsible for overseeing access-to-cash rules has confirmed that Petersfield will be without... Local News
Why trust still matters; the sacred job of the BBC 20th November 2025 It is not so long since it was thought something approaching scandalous that the BBC had misled people over the naming of a kitten. Despite a viewers’ poll that... Articles for the Herald and Post
Victory for Youth Volunteering on Heritage Railways 14th November 2025 It will soon be easier to have young people volunteering on heritage railways - including the Watercress Line in East Hampshire - thanks to a key amendment to... Local News
Facing the “Invisible Monster” - why men's mental health needs our attention more than ever 13th November 2025 “My mind is not feeling very well.” Those are the words spoken by Alan Partridge in the first episode of his TV mockumentary series, ‘How are you? It’s Alan’... Articles for the Herald and Post
Don't miss your jabs this winter 6th November 2025 As we move into the colder months, you’ll likely notice posters in GP surgeries and pharmacies urging you to get your flu jab. Each year, the NHS launches a... Articles for the Herald and Post
Reporting Back - October 2025 31st October 2025 Click here for the latest edition of Reporting Back: https://mailchi.mp/58a69f24ab0f/monthly-constituency-update-from-damian… Reporting Back newsletter
Is it time to reconsider our membership of the ECHR? 30th October 2025 Controversy around the European Convention on Human Rights is not wholly new. I well recall the issue of prisoners’ votes in 2011, shortly after I began as an... Articles for the Herald and Post
It’s time we shouted louder about T Levels 23rd October 2025 T Levels recently marked their fifth birthday, and last week’s ‘T Levels Week’ gave us the perfect opportunity to shout about the benefits of this important... Articles for the Herald and Post
Health on the High Street comes to Alton 16th October 2025 Every Wednesday morning, a team of local support and wellbeing groups gather at Alton Assembly Rooms for ‘Health on the High Street’ - an initiative run by... Articles for the Herald and Post
