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 calls for Automatic Compensation for Travel Delays 22nd November 2017 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, brought a bill before Parliament yesterday that called for automatic compensation for passengers who experience delays or... Local News
Huw speaks on the BBC Licence Fee 20th November 2017 Today Huw spoke in a Westminster Hall debate on the licence fee. You can watch Huw's speech here on this page and read the full transcript of his speech on... Speeches in Parliament
Huw supports epilepsy action in Parliament 20th November 2017 Local MP, Huw Merriman, has called for more action in Parliament to support constituents whose lives have been adversely affected by epilepsy. Huw first... Local News
Departure Date for Leaving the EU 16th November 2017 Constituents have contacted me following speculation as to when the UK will leave the European Union. This matter has received heightened interest because the... European NewsWestminster News
Huw gives a speech on the UK Bee population 14th November 2017 Today I took part in a Westminster debate on the UK Bee Population. In recent times, there has been increasing speculation on the harmful impacts of pesticides... Speeches in Parliament
New data shows huge impact of beer and pubs in Bexhill and Battle 10th November 2017 The brewing and pub sector makes a huge economic contribution to Bexhill and Battle, figures from a study commissioned by the British Beer and Pub Association... Local News
Southern Strike Deal: MPs Hail End to Disruption 10th November 2017 Local MPs, Amber Rudd and Huw Merriman, have today warmly welcomed the decision by train drivers from the Aslef union to bring to an end their 18 month strike... Local News
Back on track with Southern Railway 10th November 2017 Having used this column to grapple for optimism, or bemoan the latest setback, I am delighted that the 09.17 Southern service has now left 'hopeful' and arrived... Articles
Huws speaks on Autism 6th November 2017 During the House of Commons debate on Special Education Needs, Huw asked a question on autism. You can view Huw's question here: https://goo.gl/yYpxGD and read... Speeches in Parliament