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 jumps aboard for maiden voyage of new Shopping Bus for Heathfield 13th March 2017 Heathfield MP, Huw Merriman, joined volunteers and passengers on Heathfield & District Age Concern’s brand new Shopping Bus as it set out on its first trip on... Local News
Huw makes Earth Hour pledge for climate change 8th March 2017 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, has signed up to support WWF’s tenth Earth Hour by making a special pledge to help protect the planet. The world is... Local NewsWestminster News
Huw questions Justice Secretary in House of Commons 7th March 2017 Huw asked the Justice Secretary as to what steps the Government are taking to ensure prisoners work and earn while serving sentences, you can view the question... Speeches in Parliament
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (etc) 3rd March 2017 This week, my Transport anorak has been well worn, in Parliament and outside. On Monday, our Transport Select Committee continued its inquiry into urban... Articles
Transport Select Committee: Southern Rail Visit 1st March 2017 The Transport Select Committee today made a visit to Southern Rail to view the driver-only operated trains which have been at the centre of an industrial... Local NewsWestminster News
Huw questions Government on Community Infrastructure Levy 27th February 2017 Huw Merriman MP questioned the Government today concerning the community infrastructure levy and whether it would still be provided for local parishes and towns... Speeches in Parliament
Huw speaks in Westminster Hall debate on Council Funding and Social Care 24th February 2017 Huw spoke in the Westminster Hall Debate on 22nd February on Council Funding and Social Care. You can view the speech here: https://goo.gl/rwD8D4 and read it... Local NewsSpeeches in Parliament
MPs Express Regret Following Collapse of Southern Deal 23rd February 2017 Local MPs, Amber Rudd and Huw Merriman, have spoken of their regret following the decision by train drivers on Southern to reject a settlement which would have... Local News
A Beginners Guide to How Parliament Makes Law 21st February 2017 Last week Parliament was again debating and voting on the legislation which, when passed, will give the Government the powers needed to start the process of... ArticlesEuropean News