DAMIAN Hinds, the newly-elected MP for East Hampshire, has stressed the importance of holding a referendum in the Whitehill and Bordon area to determine the way forward on the eco-town issue.

Mr Hinds was commenting on a call by district councillor for Whitehill Ian Dowdle for an immediate halt to eco-town spending, until the new Government announces its position.

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