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
Local MPs Welcome Southern Rail Improvement Report 27th June 2017 Local MPs, Amber Rudd and Huw Merriman, this week welcomed the findings of an independent report delivered on the performance and future of Southern Rail. The... Local News
Huw granted debate in Parliament on Southern Rail 27th June 2017 Last week, I asked the Leader of the House of Commons, Andrea Leadsom, for Government time in the House of Commons to enable MPs and Ministers to debate the... Westminster News
Looking at priorities to work together 26th June 2017 Being returned as your MP meant I immediately returned to Parliament on the Monday after the General Election. It is nice to see some new faces in Westminster... ArticlesEuropean News
Response to Grenfell Tower 22nd June 2017 Many constituents have contacted me regarding the terrible loss of life following the Grenfell Tower fire in West London. Constituents have asked what is being... Local News
Initial Response to Gibb Report on Southern Rail 22nd June 2017 Last year, the Government commissioned Chris Gibb, a rail expert with decades of experience, to produce a review of the performance of Southern Rail. The aim of... Local News
MP and Guide Dogs' Team Call for More Help for Blind 21st June 2017 Local MP Huw Merriman has joined forces with Guide Dogs for the Blind in calling for more to be done to help visually impaired and blind visitors and residents... Local News
Huw and Pupils from Battle and Langton School celebrate open day with Care Home residents 21st June 2017 On Friday 16 June, children from Battle and Langton Primary School brought smiles and laughter to residents at Saxonwood Care Home in Battle, and joined them in... Local News
Back to work following re-election for Bexhill and Battle 15th June 2017 “I am truly honoured and privileged to have been re-elected as the Member of Parliament for the Bexhill and Battle constituency. I am very grateful to local... Local News
MPs Submit Response to Southeastern Consultation 2nd May 2017 Amber Rudd, Member of Parliament for Hastings and Rye, and Huw Merriman, Member of Parliament for Bexhill and Battle, have submitted their joint response to the... Local News