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
Visit to Hogs Back Brewery 22nd April 2016 Damian visited Hogs Back Brewery in Surrey today in his ministerial role as Exchequer Secretary to highlight the government’s commitment to supporting the beer... Westminster News
Employment rate remains at record level 21st April 2016 The employment rate remains at a record high at 74.1%, with 31.4 million people in work - figures welcomed by Damian today Westminster News
Celebrating our Queen and nation 20th April 2016 All birthdays are reason to get together and celebrate. They’re also a good opportunity to pause and reflect on a life lived so far and to look forward to what... Articles for the Herald and Post
Letter from Network Rail on the Sheet level crossing 15th April 2016 Damian received this letter from Network Rail regarding the level crossing at Sheet. Local News
New tax year brings a boost to local business 11th April 2016 Tax reforms that came into force last week will help businesses across East Hampshire to invest more of their money into growing and taking on more staff. Westminster News
National Living Wage gives boost to the lowest paid 4th April 2016 Damian Hinds, MP for East Hampshire, welcomes the introduction of the new National living Wage, which will boost the earnings of the lowest paid across the... Westminster News
New Conservative candidate for County Council 29th March 2016 Today Damian met Floss Mitchell, the Conservative candidate in the County Council by-election for Headley, Grayshott, Bramshott and Liphook. Local News
Lunchtime lecture at Alton College 18th March 2016 Billed as "The Budget, the Economy and Economics", Damian led a lunchtime lecture at Alton College today. Local News
Budget puts next generation first 17th March 2016 Damian said this week’s Budget had as its priority to put the needs of future generations first, and to continue to deliver economic security in the face of... Westminster News
