Storms remind us of the fragility of our network Thursday, 19 December, 2024 The fourth named storm of the winter, Storm Darragh, recently wreaked havoc across the country, bringing down trees, blocking roads, causing train cancellations, and, inevitably, leading to widespread power cuts. Whilst it wasn’t the worst storm we’ve seen in recent years, it certainly felt close. At the height of the storm, over 250,000 homes across the UK were without power, including parts of... Articles for the Herald and Post
On the vote on the Assisted Dying Bill 10th December 2024 The quiet after the vote was very noticeable. Not quite silence, but something very close to it. No one said “hear, hear” or waved an order paper. There was... Articles for the Herald and Post
Independence must prevail to protect technical qualifications 5th December 2024 Applied generals; level 3 ESOL; level 3 NVQ; Tech levels; the access to higher education diploma; a level 3 award, a level 3 certificate or a level 3 diploma... Articles for the Herald and Post
Reporting Back - November 2024 3rd December 2024 Damian's constituency update for November 2024: Monthly constituency update from Damian Hinds MP Reporting Back newsletter
It's not to late to stop the family farm tax 28th November 2024 Last week I met a group of farmers in Westminster Hall. They had all travelled up from East Hampshire to stand alongside fellow farmers from across the country... Articles for the Herald and Post
Keeping watch on employment 21st November 2024 Seeing the Chancellor’s team line up with her on Downing Street reminded me of my own spell as a junior minister at the Treasury, at the Budget and Autumn... Articles for the Herald and Post
Westminster Hall debate on Apprenticeships and T Levels 20th November 2024 Damian secured a Westminster Hall debate on apprenticeships and T Levels and the government's decision to replace the Institute for Apprenticeships and... Speeches in Parliament
Funding for state school cadet units 20th November 2024 Damian asked about funding for cadet units during defence oral parliamentary questions this week. Westminster News
Stop the Family Farm Tax rally in Westminster 19th November 2024 Damian met with local farmers in Westminster today as part of the NFU's protest against the government's plans to change the rules around Agricultural Property... Westminster News
UK Parliament Week - 18 - 22 November 2024 15th November 2024 Damian has recorded a short film for local schools to use as part of their activities around UK Parliament Week. Local News
