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 unemployment numbers welcomed 21st January 2020 Damian has welcomed the latest unemployment numbers published today by the Office for National Statistics. He said: "UK unemployment is 3.8%, 0.2 %pts lower... Westminster News
Damian supports campaign for pubs 16th January 2020 Damian attended a parliamentary reception held by Britain's Beer Alliance and is pleased to support their #LongLiveTheLocal campaign. As someone who used to... Westminster News
A New Year message 12th January 2020 When I hit my 50th birthday a month or so ago, I had cause to reflect on all that has changed in half a century – the vast majority of it for the better. As a... Articles for the Herald and Post
QA Hospital gets upgrade in cancer testing facilities 4th November 2019 Damian Hinds is delighted that Portsmouth’s Queen Alexandra Hospital is one of the NHS sites to benefit from a multi-million pound funding programme to up-grade... Westminster News
Private Member's Bill called for action to protect children online 3rd November 2019 With the election having been announced, Damian’s Private Member’s Bill (PMB) on social media and protecting children now won’t happen. The Bill recognised the... Westminster News
Farnborough Airport must honour reassurances 30th October 2019 Damian Hinds has said the owners of Farnborough Airport must be held to account for reassurances given to local residents on the impact of flightpaths that will... Local News
Taste of Parliament for East Hampshire 6th formers 29th October 2019 For the third year running, Damian has hosted a group of 6th form students for a two day Taste of Parliament event during the half term break. With students... Westminster News
Damian welcomes the Environment Bill 29th October 2019 Damian spoke yesterday in Parliament in the debate on the Environment Bill. He welcomed action on air quality, biodiversity, tree cover and waste & recycling... Westminster News
Shared Rural Network to improve mobile coverage 28th October 2019 Damian has welcomed a new £1 billion deal brokered by the Government with mobile phone operators, that will tackle areas of poor mobile coverage locally and in... Westminster News
