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
E-petition debate on VAT on independent school fees 3rd March 2025 Damian spoke at the e-petition debate on the imposition of VAT on independent school fees and the impact of business rates relief on these schools. Speaking at... Westminster News
The suns shines at brilliant Birdworld 27th February 2025 Damian was delighted to be invited to Birdworld recently to see how funding from East Hampshire District Council has been used to improve accessibility at the... Local News
Finding balance in a digital age 27th February 2025 I’ve had many conversations over the years with parents, children and teachers about technology in young people’s lives. The most recent was this month in Alton... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian speaks at the second reading of the IfATE Bill 25th February 2025 Damian raised his concerns about the IfATE Bill during the second reading debate. The Bill will, if enacted, transfer the functions of the Institute for... Speeches in Parliament
The Government has a duty to protect our churches 20th February 2025 In the picturesque village of Privett stands one of the most beautiful and well-maintained churches you could imagine—Holy Trinity Church. Its spire rises... Articles for the Herald and Post
Maintaining low unemployment is key to growth 13th February 2025 The recently released claimant count data for East Hampshire showed an uptick in the number of people that are currently unemployed. This increase locally is... Articles for the Herald and Post
The devil is in the detail when scrutinising legislation 13th February 2025 One of the less-seen roles of MPs is the “line by line scrutiny” of legislation in committee. During the committee stage of a Bill, there are generally four... Articles for the Herald and Post
It’s not too late to row back on farming tax, local MP tells Minister 13th February 2025 Damian released the following statement today: Damian Hinds has pressed the Treasury for answers on how inheritance tax changes will affect agricultural... Westminster News
Reporting Back - January 2025 31st January 2025 Click here for Damian's latest constituency and Westminster update: Monthly constituency update from Damian Hinds MP Reporting Back newsletter
