PPE and Testing in Care Homes and Social Care Settings 17th April 2020 The start of my week was dominated by getting more PPE and essential supplies to our local care homes and the agencies who provide social care work. Whilst the... Articles
We Must Stand Firm and Stand Strong 15th April 2020 I must start by thanking those who work on the Coronavirus front-line across our hospitals, care sector, shops and communities to deliver the care and essential... Articles
Extraordinary Measures for Extraordinary Times 27th March 2020 As you would expect, the Coronavirus epidemic rightly dominated the week in Westminster. We’ve rushed through legislation to ensure that our health, care and... Articles
Support for Fairtrade 28th February 2020 In our community, we are well served by groups who campaign for better across the county, country and the wider world. I enjoy working with these groups and... Articles
Driving the Agenda on UK Transport 31st January 2020 You’d have thought that MPs would have had enough of elections but, inside, we’ve been at it again with the elections for the Chairs of the House of Commons... ArticlesWestminster News
Huw elected Chair of Transport Select Committee 30th January 2020 Last night, Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, was elected as Chairman of the Transport Select Committee in the House of Commons in a contest voted on by the... Articles
MP To Open New 24-hour Free-to-Use Cash Machine in Battle High Street 28th January 2020 Following a long campaign, on Friday 31st January at 12.30, Battle MP, Huw Merriman, will open a new a 24-hour free-to-use cash machine outside the new Costa... Articles
Development planning for housing 17th January 2020 One of the most pressing issues across our community is a lack of housing for those wanting to get on the ladder and the challenges faced in finding appropriate... Articles
Bin the hate and offer kindness instead 7th January 2020 If it’s not unfashionable to write it, a Happy New Year to you and yours! It’s goodbye to the 2010s and hello to the 2020s. According to the media, it will... Articles