Learning the ancient craft of coppicing Thursday, 18 September, 2025 “So, you just need to hold the hazel branch and then pull the blade down firmly, and make sure you don’t take your fingers off!” To give you some context, I was at Butser Ancient Farm for the official opening of the Hazel Centre – a stunning oak-framed building designed to support volunteering and workshops at this historic site. There I met Darren Hammerton, a veteran in the world of coppicing... Articles for the Herald and Post
EU Referendum discussion at Alton College 15th June 2016 Damain visited Alton College this morning and met with students to discuss the EU Referendum. Local News
EU Referendum 'Question Time' at TPS 10th June 2016 Damian took part in an EU Referendum 'Question Time' at The Petersfield School today. Local News
EU Referendum debate in Petersfield 10th June 2016 Damian took part in an EU Referendum debate last night at St Peter's Church in Petersfield, hosted by the Petersfield Post. Local News
Hampshire and the EU: what is at stake for us and our local economy 8th June 2016 New analysis identifies key employment sectors in Hampshire which could be especially affected if Britain leaves the EU, including Aerospace & Defence, Maritime... Local News
Latest economic data for the South East 6th June 2016 Commenting on the latest set of Government data on the progress being made across the economy in the South East, East Hampshire MP Damian Hinds said: Local News
Confronting Dementia 25th May 2016 Below is a copy of Damian's latest monthly column in the Petersfield Post, which focuses on the challenges of dementia. Articles for the Herald and Post
Financial resilience is focus of Queen's Speech 23rd May 2016 Damian welcomes the focus of the Queen’s Speech on financial resilience and how the strengthening UK economy is helping to deliver greater security for working... Westminster News
Visit to Chivas Brothers Beefeater distillery 12th May 2016 Today Damian visited Chivas Brothers Beefeater distillery to meet with spirit industry leaders in his ministerial role as Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury. Westminster News
The Simple Economic Truth 11th May 2016 Damian reflects on the Treasury’s analysis of Brexit and makes the case that the UK is stronger, safer, and better off being in the EU, in an article published... Articles for the Herald and Post
