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
FSA changes will help bring an end to banking 'deserts' 12th September 2024 This Friday, Cash Access UK is heading to Bordon to host a community ’drop in’ event about Hampshire’s first ever banking hub. The event’s purpose is to provide... Articles for the Herald and Post
Navigating the childcare juggle 5th September 2024 Everyone knows it can be very difficult juggling work time with family life. No two families are the same. Some are able to and decide to have a parent be full... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian asks an Urgent Question on OfStEd reforms 2nd September 2024 Damian raised an Urgent Question today in response to the Government's proposed reforms to OfStEd. Damian said: "I’m grateful to the Speaker for granting me an... Speeches in Parliament
Shine update for August 2024 2nd September 2024 Damian's latest update for Shine Radio. Damian Hinds MP update for Shine Radio listeners | Petersfield's Shine Radio Local News
Anti tourism backlash could cost local economies dear 29th August 2024 Say “Summer” in a word association game, and there’s a good chance the response you’ll get back is “holiday”. And looking back over Summer 2024, for many Herald... Articles for the Herald and Post
The National Lottery casts a golden glow over UK sport 22nd August 2024 I’m old enough to remember a time when Olympic gold medals could be counted on one hand. I especially recall Atlanta 1996; I had been living there for a period... Articles for the Herald and Post
Latest claimant count points to low unemployment in East Hampshire 15th August 2024 The latest claimant count figures for the East Hampshire constituency show that the number of residents claiming unemployment-related benefits remains low at 2... Local News
Framing the inheritance 15th August 2024 It’s inevitable that when there is a change of government, a lot of effort from the incoming administration goes into ‘framing’ the situation. There’s a lot of... Articles for the Herald and Post
Being in opposition 8th August 2024 This morning (as I write this) I have just done my first morning media round as an opposition spokesman: a little shorter than doing the round as a government... Articles for the Herald and Post
