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
Final days of Parliament before General Election 28th April 2017 The portcullis came down on Parliament this week and we now head off for the General Election. Without a Finance Bill, there would be no power to carry on... Articles
Heathfield’s Post Office Praised in Parliament 25th April 2017 One year on from its re-opening, the Government Minister for Small Business, Margot James, has praised Heathfield’s Post Office, and its Postmaster, Mr Sanjiv... Local NewsWestminster News
Local MP lobbies Education Secretary on School Funding 25th April 2017 Local MP for Bexhill and Battle, Huw Merriman, held talks with the Secretary of State for Education, Justine Greening, on Monday to discuss the funding levels... Local NewsWestminster News
British aid is making the world a better place - Conservatives must be its champions 24th April 2017 In a recent response to a colleague’s suggestion that the UK’s aid budget should be diverted to domestic spending because ‘charity begins at home’, the Prime... Articles
General Election: Observer Column 21st April 2017 Like the rest of the country, Tuesday's announcement to call a General Election caught me by surprise. I was in my Westminster office, answering constituent... Articles
A new relationship with the EU 4th April 2017 This week, the Prime Minister triggered Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. The United Kingdom is formally leaving the European Union. Focus now turns... Articles
Disability Confident Challenge 30th March 2017 Huw Merriman MP has undertaken a challenge to help employers in the Bexhill and Battle constituency, who wish to be more inclusive, to encourage them to sign up... Local News
Huw speaks in Buses Bill Debate 27th March 2017 I recently spoke on the Buses Bill in the House of Commons, you can view my contribution here: https://goo.gl/LWtKxl. This was following being part of a group... Speeches in Parliament
Huw meets SUDEP Action 27th March 2017 Michelle Samuel of Heathfield met with her local MP Huw Merriman to express her gratitude to local Business’ of Heathfield who have gone to great lengths to... Local News