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
School Funding Lobby in Parliament 26th October 2017 Ensuring that our local schools are adequately funded has been a cause for me since coming to Parliament. Last month, I welcomed the extra finance from the... Westminster News
Huw speaks in opposition day debate on Social Care 25th October 2017 Huw speaks in the opposition day debate on Social Care. The video is available to watch here: https://goo.gl/sakwKm and you can read Huw's speech below: East... Speeches in Parliament
Meeting Train Manufacturers to scope High Speed Rail 25th October 2017 Having met, alongside Amber Rudd MP, all of the bidders for the Rail franchise currently held by Southeastern, our attention now turns to the train... Westminster News
Huw speaks on Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill 20th October 2017 Huw speaks on Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill. You can watch Huw's speech here: https://goo.gl/oa1p1Q and read below: I, too, rise to support the Bill... Speeches in Parliament
Huw gives a speech on Assaults on Emergency (workers) Bill 20th October 2017 Huw gave a speech on the Assaults on Emergency (workers) Bill. The speech is available to watch here: https://goo.gl/UQRW9v and you can read Huw's speech below... Speeches in Parliament
Huw speaks on Valproate 19th October 2017 Huw spoke in the debate on behalf of a constituent on Valproate and Foetal Anticonvulsant Syndrome. You can watch Huw speak here: https://goo.gl/TvAKT8 and read... Speeches in ParliamentWestminster News
MP Raises Rural Crime Concern in Parliament 19th October 2017 Local MP, Huw Merriman, this week brought before Parliament the concerns from local people about the levels of police activity around rural crime. Speaking on... Local NewsWestminster News
Making a mark for younger voters 13th October 2017 I never miss the opportunity to encourage young people in schools and colleges across the constituency to find their voice. In the last month or so, I have been... Articles
Summit signals progress towards High Speed 12th October 2017 On Friday 6 October Amber Rudd MP’s fourth Hastings Rail Summit set out a clear plan to deliver high speed journey times between London St Pancras and Rye... Local News