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
Miles Howell - Work Experience 11th July 2016 I have had a long-standing interest in politics and so was pleased to have the opportunity to spend a fortnight at the Houses of Parliament working for my local... Westminster News
Transport Select Committee - Southern Rail Dispute 11th July 2016 Transport Select Committee Inquiry: Huw and Committee Chair, Louise Ellman MP, question Rail Minister, Claire Perry MP, on what intervention the Government can... Westminster News
Embracing a new European Settlement 8th July 2016 Much has happened in the fortnight since my last column. The nation has voted to withdraw from the EU and our Prime Minister has resigned along with most of the... Articles
Southern Rail - Emergency Schedule 7th July 2016 Constituency Update: Huw and Amber Rudd MP express concern over new emergency timetable announced by Southern Rail. Local News
My Vote for Prime Minister: Theresa May 5th July 2016 Conservative MPs are today casting their votes in a private ballot for the next leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. There... Local NewsWestminster News
Transport Select Committee - Inquiry in to Southern Rail 4th July 2016 Transport Select Committee Inquiry: Huw challenges RMT union leader and the Southern Rail Chief Executive about the change in conductor role, emergency... Local News
Impact of EU Referendum Result 29th June 2016 Huw speaks in Opposition Day Debate Speeches in Parliament
Response to calls for second referendum and legitimacy of referendum decision 28th June 2016 Many constituents have contacted me to request that the UK is given a second referendum on our EU membership or suggesting that Parliament refuses to accept the... European NewsLocal NewsWestminster News
Remembering my colleague Jo Cox MP 24th June 2016 Last week, we lost our colleague Jo Cox. Jo was elected as an MP only a year ago and she clearly left a mark of public service on her constituents and many more... Articles