The Government needs to rethink its housing affordability figure Tuesday, 13 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 debate on the Cumulative impacts of housing development (which took place just before Christmas). In this letter, Damian raised concerns about the affordability adjustment factor within the government’s 'Standard Method formula' for calculating... Local News
Shining a light on apprenticeships 7th March 2018 Damian writes a regular column for the Petersfield Post, and below is the latest one: "One of the great privileges of being Education Secretary is that I’m able... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian welcomes apprentices from Edward Barnsley Workshop 6th March 2018 On the first day of National Apprenticeship Week, Damian was delighted to welcome staff from the Froxfield-based Edward Barnsley Workshop to his office at the... Westminster News
More people now saving for retirement 22nd February 2018 New figures show that 11,000 more people in East Hampshire are now saving more for their retirement, due to changes made to workplace pensions. Auto-enrolment... Westminster News
Record vacancies offer employment opportunities 22nd February 2018 The latest employment numbers from the Office for National Statistics show that the number of vacancies has reached a record high – 823,000 – offering more... Westminster News
100 years since women gained the right to vote 7th February 2018 Damian writes a regular column in the Petersfield Post, and today's theme is the centenary of women getting the right to vote: "This week marks the 100 year... Articles for the Herald and Post
Vacancy for Administrative Officer 30th January 2018 Job title: Administrative Officer (full-time, 40 hours) Working for: Damian Hinds MP (East Hampshire) Location: London Salary: in line with the IPSA... Local News
Holocaust Memorial Day 27th January 2018 Last week Damian signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day, and honouring those who were... Westminster News
Damian welcomes latest employment numbers 27th January 2018 The latest employment numbers from the Office for National Statistics show that the rate of unemployment remains at 4.3% - the lowest since 1975 - and the... Westminster News
Damian appointed Secretary of State for Education 13th January 2018 Statement from Damian on his appointment as Secretary of State for Education: “I am delighted to be appointed Education Secretary. As some will know, I have... Westminster News
