Statement from Huw Merriman MP Thursday, 23 May, 2024 After 9 years as the Member of Parliament for Bexhill and Battle, I have made the decision not to stand as a candidate at the next election. This means I will also leave my job as Rail Minister on 4 July. I have loved being an MP and I leave with a heavy heart. The constituency is a beautiful place, with wonderful people in every town and village. I’ve been lucky enough to work across the... Local News
Huw meets local artists at the BlackShed gallery in Robertbridge 19th January 2018 Huw visited Robertsbridge art gallery, blackShed last Friday, to see the collaborative work of local artists Simon Page and Martin Brockman whose exhibition... Local News
Huw launches new Stagecoach buses for local residents 19th January 2018 Huw was delighted to launch a brand new fleet of buses along the Eastbourne to Hastings route last week. Local News
Bring the Bayeux Tapestry Back to its Inspirational Home 19th January 2018 This week saw the news that the Bayeux Tapestry could be coming to our shores. This, coming on the day when Prime Minister's Questions took place, and a day... Articles
Calling Local Business – don’t miss the chance to take part in the “best Jobs Fair in East Sussex”! 18th January 2018 Bexhill is pleased to announce that it will be holding its third highly successful Jobs and Apprenticeships fair on Friday 2 March 2018. The event will take... Local News
Bayeux Tapestry in Prime Minister's Questions 17th January 2018 Today Huw asked the Prime Minister if she would consider Battle Abbey as a potential host for the Bayeaux tapestry. You can watch Huw put his question to the... Local NewsSpeeches in Parliament
Transport Select Committee: Airports National Policy Statement (3) 15th January 2018 Today the Transport Select Committee held the third oral evidence session for the Airports National Policy Statement Inquiry. The panel comprised: Councillor... Speeches in Parliament
Early Prisoner Release 12th January 2018 Like many constituents, I am concerned by the decision to release John Worboys only 8 years after being convicted for serious sexual offences. I asked the Lord... Westminster News
MP calls for action to support NHS 11th January 2018 Local MP, Huw Merriman, this week spoke of his frustration following the cancellation of routine surgery due to winter challenges faced by the NHS. Speaking... Local NewsWestminster News
Opposition Day Debate on Rail Franchising 10th January 2018 Today Huw spoke in the Opposition Day Debate on Rail Franchising. You can watch Huw speak here: https://goo.gl/n83nbx and read Huw's speech below. Speeches in Parliament