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
Bexhill Jobs Fair 5th February 2016 Bexhill is soon to be the centre of some exciting growth opportunities. The new link road opened last month and will open up a gateway of land along its path... Local News
DWP Questions 2nd February 2016 Huw Merriman asks the Department for Work and Pensions what steps they will take to maintain the level of pensioner’s income over the Parliament. Westminster News
Housing Benefit and Supported Housing Debate 27th January 2016 Huw Merriman spoke in the opposition day debate on Reductions in Housing Benefit and supported housing. Speeches in Parliament
Transport Select Committee: VW Emissions 25th January 2016 Huw Merriman questions Paul Willis, Managing Director, Volkswagen UK, and Oliver Schmidt, Engineer, Volkswagen AG on the issue surrounding the vehicle emissions... Westminster News
Local rail services 22nd January 2016 My position on the Transport Select Committee gives me the platform to press for better local rail services for the Bexhill and Battle constituency. This week... Articles
Culture, Media and Sport Questions 22nd January 2016 Huw Merriman asked the Department for Culture, Media and Sport what plans the Minister has to ensure that all children and young people have access to sporting... Westminster News
MP Huw Supports Youth Parliament’s ‘Don’t Hate, Educate’ Campaign 21st January 2016 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, is supporting the Youth Parliament’s y ear-long campaign to combat racism and religious discrimination. Local News
Student Loan Funding 20th January 2016 Huw Merriman spoke in the opposition day debate on student maintenance grants. Speeches in Parliament
Work Experience in Parliament 20th January 2016 I was delighted to host Amy Horscroft, a student from the Bexhill and Battle constituency, for a fortnight’s work experience in the House of Commons. Having... Westminster News