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
Local MP fights for more County funding 20th December 2017 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, this week called on the Government to address the level of funding being provided to East Sussex County Council. Speaking... Local News
Transport Select Committee: Airports National Policy Statement (2) 18th December 2017 Today the Transport Select Committee held the second oral evidence session for the Airports National Policy Statement Inquiry. The panel comprised: Professor... Speeches in Parliament
Amendment 7, to Clause 9, of the EU Withdrawal Bill 13th December 2017 I have been contacted by constituents who have inquired as to whether Parliament will get a say on the final terms covering the departure of the UK from the EU... European NewsWestminster News
The Brexit negotiations continue 8th December 2017 The manner of how the UK will leave the EU has again dominated proceedings in Parliament this week. Given that events change quickly, and I am writing this from... ArticlesEuropean NewsWestminster News
Local MPs deliver Parliamentary Inquiry on Autism and Education 7th December 2017 Sussex MPs, Maria Caulfield and Huw Merriman, have published their national report on the provision of education for children with autism. The report, entitled... Westminster News
New Bexhill Skatepark gets the thumbs up from Rother District Council Cabinet Committee 5th December 2017 The Bexhill Skatepark Action Group are absolutely delighted with the news that Rother’s cabinet have agreed to increase the capital programme by £300K to meet... Local News
Transport Select Committee: Airports National Policy Statement 4th December 2017 Today the Transport Select Committee held one of four oral evidence sessions that will take place during the Airports National Policy Statement Inquiry. The... Westminster News
Debate on Mental Health and Suicide within the Autism Community 30th November 2017 Today Huw spoke in the debate on a motion on Mental Health and Suicide within the Autism Community. You can watch Huw speak here: https://goo.gl/pkQqcp and read... Speeches in Parliament
Huw supports Autism Stress Alert Scheme for Local Traders 30th November 2017 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, has given his backing to a scheme that will help children and adults with autism to shop locally with the confidence that... Local News