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 speaks on the Voting Age 11th October 2017 Today in the House of Commons I proposed lowering of the voting age to 16, you can view my contribution here: https://goo.gl/w59eNF and read the exchange below: Speeches in Parliament
High Speed Rail Reference Group meets in Parliament 11th October 2017 At the fourth meeting of the High Speed Rail Working Group, Amber Rudd MP and Huw Merriman MP heard how the local business case supports investment to reduce... Local News
Tuesday in Parliament 10th October 2017 Tuesday was a busy day in Parliament for Huw, speaking three times in the Chamber. Speeches in Parliament
We Conservatives must shape international development, not just support it 2nd October 2017 This year, a seventh consecutive Conservative manifesto committed to the UN’s target of spending 0.7% of GNI on overseas aid. In 2017, as we set out to shape a... Westminster News
Use your voice to keep us on track 29th September 2017 Making your voice heard is not just about voting in elections but continuously driving your elected representatives with your opinions and ideas to influence... Articles
Pevensey Residents Say No to Library Closure 27th September 2017 Pevensey residents turned out in force to a public meeting on Monday night to voice their objections to the proposed closure of Pevensey Bay library. Local MP... Local News
Local MP welcomes Job Centre Changes 27th September 2017 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, has welcomed changes being made by local Job Centres to help people across Rother find work and increase the number of... Local News
Leaving the EU 26th September 2017 A large number of constituents have contacted me regarding the current process around Britain leaving the European Union. I have a dedicated section of my... ArticlesEuropean News
MP Welcomes New Funding for Local Schools 22nd September 2017 Local MP, Huw Merriman, has this week welcomed extra Government money for local schools. The injection of finance will see the amount of money spent locally on... Local News