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
All systems go at The Watercress Line 27th September 2024 Today Damian caught up with Rebecca Dalley, the chief executive of Hampshire’s brilliant heritage railway, the Watercress Line, to talk about the preparations... Local News
The realities of being in government 26th September 2024 It remains perplexing that a newly elected Labour government should choose to cut the much-valued winter fuel payment to pensioners, not just taking it from... Articles for the Herald and Post
When it comes to the Conservative record on education, Labour aren’t telling the truth 25th September 2024 The article below, written by Damian, appeared on the Conservative Home website: Like millions of parents across the country my children recently started... Opinions
The government needs to rethink its housing targets 24th September 2024 Damian has responded to the government's consultation on its proposed changes to the national planning framework. Westminster News
Damian Hinds slams hospital delay 24th September 2024 The following statement was issued today: Damian Hinds spoke out today about the government’s plans to put the new hospital for North Hampshire on hold. This... Local News
The sky's the limit for Dummer based telecoms business 20th September 2024 Damian recently met the team from SCG Connected at their offices in Dummer. SCG is a huge employer in Hampshire, providing innovative telecomms services to... Local News
Catching up with the Hampshire ALC 20th September 2024 Damian met with the team from the Hampshire Association of Local Councils (HALC) at Alton Library today - pictured with Damian above are (from left to right)... Local News
A cruel blow for pensioners 19th September 2024 The government’s decision to remove the winter fuel payment from all but the poorest pensioners prompted the first real test that the Prime Minister has had to... Articles for the Herald and Post
Cathedral a fitting backdrop for apprenticeship awards 13th September 2024 Damian recently visited Guildford Cathedral as a guest at the Surrey and Hampshire Apprentice Graduation Ceremony. Organised by the Association of Learning... Local News
