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
Summer in the constituency fends off the Westminster cycle 1st September 2017 At the start of the summer, I set out to visit much of the two hundred square miles of the constituency on my bike. Six weeks on, and with Parliament sitting... Articles
Huw clocks speeding vehicles in Etchingham village 1st September 2017 The Community Speedwatch programme has been running in Etchingham since January 2014. It was set up by local volunteers in response to concerns about speeding... Local News
Inspired by Young People 18th August 2017 Last Friday, I walked down the road from my constituency office to the Bexhill Hive - Bexhill's new hub for creative learning and development for young people... ArticlesLocal News
Huw Visits Local Teens on NCS Youth Empowerment Programme 17th August 2017 On Friday 11th August 2017, 60 local teens taking part in the National Citizen Service (NCS) youth empowerment programme were visited by Huw Merriman, MP for... Articles
My Week of Work Experience - Charlotte Durtnall 11th August 2017 I have been fortunate enough to have enjoyed a week’s work experience in my local MPs office. I am currently studying for a law degree and hope to have a career... Local News
Wheels of regeneration keep turning 4th August 2017 During the summer recess, I'm aiming to cover much of the 200 square miles of constituency on my bike. This would be a leisurely exercise were we to be living... Articles
Local MPs back proposals for better rail services 2nd August 2017 Local MPs, Huw Merriman and Amber Rudd, have backed proposals for more local rail services in their response to the GTR timetable consultation for 2018. As part... Local News
National Lottery investment in Bexhill & Battle’s heritage hits £11 million 2nd August 2017 Huw Merriman, the Member of Parliament for Bexhill and Battle has today welcomed news that more than £11,715,376 million of National Lottery money has been... Local News
Huw welcomes budget increase for local secondary schools 25th July 2017 Huw Merriman, MP for Bexhill and Battle, has welcomed the additional £1.3 billion a year extra funding for schools and praised parents and teachers across the... Local News