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
MP's welcome NHS patient transport investigation and improvements 10th August 2016 Local MPs, Amber Rudd and Huw Merriman, have welcomed an independent report in to the NHS patient transport service in Sussex. Issues around the transport... Local News
Let's tackle speedsters and criminals 5th August 2016 Last week I met with the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner and Chief Constable of Sussex Police to discuss policing and law and order matters which... Articles
Local MPs call for urgent solution to Southern industrial dispute 3rd August 2016 Constituency Update: Huw and Amber Rudd MP write to the new Rail Minister urging the DfT to work with both Govia Thameslink and the RMT union to resolve the... Local News
Southern Rail and Transport under scrutiny 22nd July 2016 Whilst the TV cameras focus on the House of Commons chamber, the forensic scrutiny of government and industry is being tackled in committee. For me, this means... Articles
Transport Select Committee - Inquiry into Southern Rail Dispute 20th July 2016 Transport Select Committee Inquiry: Huw questioned the new Rail Minister, Paul Maynard MP and Bernadette Kelly CB, Director General, Rail Group about the... Local NewsWestminster News
Transport Select Committee - Inquiry into Vauxhall Zafira Fires 19th July 2016 Transport Select Committee Inquiry - Vauxhall Zafira Fires Westminster News
Speaking Up for Marshlink Southern Passengers in Parliamentary Debate 15th July 2016 Parliamentary Debate: Huw speaks in the second Parliamentary chamber on the performance of Southern Rail and the impact on constituents. Local NewsSpeeches in Parliament
Huw Speaks in Debate on SATs Results 12th July 2016 Huw Merriman speaking in the Opposition Day debate on SATs Results. Speeches in Parliament