Local elections show that there is more to do Thursday, 9 May, 2024 Last week’s local council, mayoral and Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections were the last major electoral event before the general election. Of course, local elections are primarily about local government and local services, but people vote on many different criteria, and often national politics plays an important role. Not all councils run to the same timetable or cycle. In East Hampshire... Articles
A fair deal for farmers 1st February 2024 In this week's column for the Herald and Post I thought I’d cover a few of the other issues that were discussed at my public meeting in Liss, but that I ran out... Articles
Question Time in Liss 25th January 2024 Firstly my thanks to everybody who braved a very chilly Thursday evening to come to my public meeting in Liss last week. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone... Articles
Why we must get answers for our sub postmasters 18th January 2024 This week's column for the Herald and Post... Like everyone, I am appalled by what has happened with the Horizon Post Office scandal. Countless lives destroyed... Articles
Becoming the next apprentice 11th January 2024 Last week I wrote in the Herald about important developments in education, and my focus this week is on another key plank of education. One that has in the past... Articles
Surging up the league tables in English and maths 4th January 2024 In my first Herald/Post column for 2024 I thought I’d write about some developments in education that I ran out of column-weeks to write about last year. There... Articles
December update for Shine Radio 2nd January 2024 Damian's latest update for Petersfield's Shine Radio: https://shineradio.uk/2024/01/damian-hinds-mp-update-for-shine-radio-li… Local News
Time to look back on 2023 28th December 2023 As I write this last column of 2023 for the Herald and Post, I find myself, unsurprisingly, in reflective mood. This year has been memorable for a number of... Articles
Advanced British Standard - consultation launched 22nd December 2023 Last week the Department for Education launched a consultation on the Advanced British Standard - the 16-18 qualification that will in years to come ensure all... Westminster News
A new hospital for Hampshire 22nd December 2023 My column for this week's Herald and Post.... Last week the Integrated Care Board announced that it is seeking views on where a new hospital should be sited in... Articles