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
Enterprise Allowance helping local people to get off benefits and start up businesses 2nd October 2015 Huw Merriman has welcomed new figures showing that 100 people in the Bexhill and Battle constituency have been helped off benefits and supported to start their... Local News
Huw urges local young people to Make their Mark 2nd October 2015 Huw joined 100 Members of Parliament to back the Make Your Mark campaign outside Parliament. ‘Make Your Mark’ is an annual ballot of young people living in the... Local News
Local MPs Amber Rudd and Huw Merriman respond to ‘Special Measures’ Action for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust 22nd September 2015 Following today’s announcement that the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has been placed in ‘special measures’, Amber Rudd, MP for Hastings and Rye, and Huw... Local News
Debate on Assisted Dying 18th September 2015 The issue which has dominated my post bag over the summer has been the Assisted Dying Bill, which was debated and voted on in the House of Commons last week... Articles
Huw shows support for breast cancer awareness roadshow 18th September 2015 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman MP, posed with The Emirates FA Cup at Parliament last week to show his support for breast cancer awareness. Local News
Update on Heathfield Post Office 18th September 2015 Yesterday I received frustrating and disappointing news from Post Office Ltd. They informed me that the temporary porta cabin Post Office for Heathfield will... Local News
Huw Merriman's Speech in the National Insurance Contributions Bill 16th September 2015 Watch Huw Merriman’s speech in the National Insurance Contributions Bill debate. Westminster News
Assisted Dying Bill Debate 11th September 2015 Many constituents have contacted me about the Assisted Dying Bill. I voted in favour of this Bill but the House of Commons rejected the Bill by 330 votes to 118... Westminster NewsSpeeches in Parliament
Rail Summit at London Bridge: Update for South Eastern rail users 10th September 2015 Today I attended a summit with the Rail Minister, Network Rail, South Eastern Rail, Transport Focus and fellow MPs from Sussex, Kent and South London to discuss... Westminster NewsLocal News