Damian Hinds
Conservative · East Hampshire
FULL PROFILEDamian Hinds is the Conservative MP for East Hampshire, first elected in 2010. He is 56 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Education policy · Mental health services · Rural connectivity · Employment and skills · Prison safety
Positions
Immigration — Supports stricter immigration and asylum systems
strong
Education — Advocates for qualified teacher status requirements and mental health support in schools
strong
Taxation — Opposes higher taxes on wealthy, supports transparent tax policy
moderate
Prison reform — Prioritises safety in prisons while supporting rehabilitation
moderate
Rural connectivity — Advocates for improved mobile coverage in rural areas
moderate
Electric vehicles — Supports transition to electric vehicles in rural areas
weak
Government transparency — Mixed record on openness measures
weak
COVID-19 response — Supported government action to reduce spread
moderate
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and evidence-based, often focusing on practical implementation challenges and constituency impacts. Tends to ask detailed technical questions about policy effectiveness and data trends rather than making ideological arguments.
Background
Former education secretary and schools minister with extensive experience in education policy. Previously worked in the private sector before entering Parliament in 2010.