Time for MPs to start delivering Brexit 28th October 2016 Last week I had to return home early from my Council of Europe meetings in Strasbourg to attend the weekly Opposition Day Debate in the House of Commons. The... ArticlesEuropean NewsWestminster News
Raising standards in care for elderly 14th October 2016 Last week marked the opening of the Orangery, a state of the art apartment block in Sidley for the over 60s with care facilities for those who need it in their... Articles
Why aiding refugees abroad makes sense 30th September 2016 Much of my time is spent trying to improve the situation which constituents find themselves in. It is sometimes important for us to appreciate how fortunate we... Articles
The varied life of an MP keeps me busy 16th September 2016 The job of an MP is a varied one, as I reminded myself when setting off to Westminster from East Sussex at 5am with my car boot full of honey. My cargo was... Articles
Evaluating the impact on Bees and other pollinators from Neonicotinoids by Huw Merriman, Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Bees 31st August 2016 Since the General Election of 2015, which marked the start of my new life as a Member of Parliament, I have received more campaign emails on the subject of bees... ArticlesWestminster News
Olympians Inspire Us to Chase Dreams 19th August 2016 Our 24 hour, 7 day a week, rolling media service can normally be relied upon to persuade us that there is more bad news in this country than good. Thank heavens... Articles
Let's tackle speedsters and criminals 5th August 2016 Last week I met with the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner and Chief Constable of Sussex Police to discuss policing and law and order matters which... Articles
Southern Rail and Transport under scrutiny 22nd July 2016 Whilst the TV cameras focus on the House of Commons chamber, the forensic scrutiny of government and industry is being tackled in committee. For me, this means... Articles
Embracing a new European Settlement 8th July 2016 Much has happened in the fortnight since my last column. The nation has voted to withdraw from the EU and our Prime Minister has resigned along with most of the... Articles