Keeping watch on employment Thursday, 21 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 Statement. My role at that time was focussed on areas such as alcohol and gambling duties, and energy policy. But there are two Osborne reforms from that time that stick in my mind as having an especially lasting effect. The first was the Soft... Articles for the Herald and Post
The Budget: positive news for businesses 29th March 2023 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "Last week I wrote about the importance of people being supported... Articles for the Herald and Post
Visit to the Phoenix Theatre and Arts Centre 24th March 2023 Went on a fantastic visit to the Phoenix Theatre and Arts Centre in Bordon today to meet Rob Allerston (director) and Eric Clifford (chairman). We discussed... Local News
Helping people return to work - it's key 23rd March 2023 Damian's article for this week's Herald and Petersfield Post... A week ago, the Chancellor announced his spring budget. This ‘budget for growth’ may have... Articles for the Herald and Post
Get out and about this English Tourism Week 17th March 2023 Damian's article on English Tourism Week for this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: Today sees the start of English Tourism Week. This year’s focus is... Articles for the Herald and Post
Alton U3A group visit Parliament 16th March 2023 Three groups from Alton U3A visited Westminster this week, and Damian had the opportunity to join one of the groups for an impromptu Q&A. More information on... Westminster News
Question Time at Bohunt 16th March 2023 Damian was delighted to join another fantastic Question Time-style discussion with over 150 students from the Bohunt Educational Trust and Bedales on Friday... Local News
Showcasing local help and support for dementia 9th March 2023 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "I’m looking forward to visiting the Dementia Festival in... Articles for the Herald and Post
Response to consultation on National Planning Policy Framework 7th March 2023 Damian has responded to plans to reform national planning policy, a key part of the Government’s house building commitment . Damian cautiously welcomed the... Local News
MP Update for Petersfield's Shine Radio 7th March 2023 Damian records a regular MP Update for Petersfield's Shine Radio, and below is a link to the latest: https://shineradio.uk/2023/03/damian-hinds-mp-update-for... Local News
