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
Schools, pensions and rail fill my week 21st July 2017 This week we received the news that the Government is to pump an additional £1.3bl in to our schools. As I have written many times before, I appreciate that... Articles
Huw impressed by progress on Bexhill Enterprise Park 12th July 2017 Bexhill MP, Huw Merriman, visited the site of the North Bexhill Access Road and Bexhill Enterprise Park recently week to see first-hand the progress that has... Local News
Parliament hears of local road and rail needs 11th July 2017 This week, I did my best to ensure that the needs of our local road and rail network were brought to Parliament and aired before the Road and Rail Ministers... Articles
Huw speaks on Telecommunications Infrastructure Debate 10th July 2017 On Monday 10 July, I spoke in the debate on the Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill, you can view my speech here: https://goo.gl/ghzkhj and read the speech... Speeches in Parliament
Road Infrastructure Speech 5th July 2017 On Wednesday 5 July, I lead a Westminster Hall Debate on Road Infrastructure following the announcement from the Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling that £1bl... Local NewsSpeeches in Parliament
Huw joins in fun at Owlets Playgroup for autistic children 5th July 2017 Bexhill MP Huw Merriman recently joined parents and carers at a special playgroup that meets every Friday morning at Sidley Children's Centre. The playgroup is... Local News
Gibb Report: Improvements to Southern Railway 4th July 2017 On 4th July 2017, Huw Merriman gives a speech responding to the Gibb Report. The speech is now available to view: https://goo.gl/1E75eG and to read as listed... Speeches in Parliament
Huw speaks on Education Funding 4th July 2017 Today, Huw asked the Minister of State for Education a question on Public Funding of Education. You can view the question here: https://goo.gl/z7c3JW and read... Speeches in Parliament
Voting on Public Sector Pay Cap Amendment 29th June 2017 I would like to explain the Government's position on public sector pay levels following the vote in Parliament last night. This vote was to reject an amendment... Westminster News