Is the honeymoon over before its begun? Thursday, 2 July, 2026 When Andy Burnham entered the Commons chamber to be re-sworn-in as an MP, he was greeted by a 1-2 heckle: someone shouted “Rome is Saved!” and then someone else, “He’s not the messiah!” Amidst all the seriousness of what the nation faces and Parliament must consider, the chamber can occasionally offer some light relief and this was good Commons banter. Mr Burnham’s riposte “Naughty boy!” –... Articles for the Herald and Post
DCMS Select Committee talks about gambling with the FA and football leagues 10th November 2020 Damian asked the witnesses from the FA and football leagues football's reliance on gambling, and the long-term effect this could have on young fans: Westminster News
Support for disadvantaged families 10th November 2020 In the Commons yesterday, Damian welcomed the major extension to the Holiday Activities programme that started in 2008, for the Easter, Summer and Christmas... Westminster News
Latest unemployment numbers 10th November 2020 Commenting on today's ONS unemployment numbers, Damian said: "We know this pandemic is having a very hard effect on our economy, as it is on other countries'... Westminster News
Entering a new, national lockdown 8th November 2020 The article below was written by Damian Hinds and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "It is the news we have all been dreading: for... Articles for the Herald and Post
Youtube at DCMS Select Committee 6th November 2020 During this week's DCMS Select Committee, Damian asked Youtube about the place of quality news brands among influencers, and the role of merchandise and product... Westminster News
Damian speaks in debate on lockdown 4th November 2020 Damian spoke in the House today on the new national lockdown measures, acknowledging that this was an eventuality we all wanted to avoid, but no responsible... Westminster News
Challenges and opportunities ahead for young people 30th October 2020 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "Last week was Colleges Week, celebrating all the great... Articles for the Herald and Post
town centres are part of community life 23rd October 2020 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "One thing lockdown and shielding really brought home to... Articles for the Herald and Post
Bill for vehicle numberplate offences 21st October 2020 Damian was delighted to support Andrew Griffith MP in his proposal to bring forward a Bill to make missing or false number plates on cars or motorbikes subject... Westminster News
