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 praises hospice staff and local community response following fire at St Michael's Hospice 31st July 2015 Huw Merriman visited St Michael’s Hospice yesterday to see the damage that was caused by the devastating fire three weeks ago and to hear how the Hospice is... Local News
In the House with Huw Merriman - Local Parking Enforcement 24th July 2015 In order to bring increased prosperity to our community it is vital that we get decent quality road and rail links. Last week, I met with Highways England to... Articles
Huw welcomes progress on Heathfield Post Office 22nd July 2015 Huw Merriman, has welcomed news from Post Office Limited that a temporary portacabin facility could be in place in Heathfield within the next few weeks. Local News
Local MPs attend London Bridge Rail Summit 21st July 2015 East Sussex MPs, Huw Merriman and Maria Caulfield, joined Rail Minister Claire Perry for a rail summit at London Bridge station on Monday 20 July. Local News
Huw joins Salehurst Primary School for end of term Question Time 21st July 2015 Huw Merriman, was given a Question Time style grilling by Year 6 pupils when he was welcomed to Salehurst CE Primary School in Robertsbridge by Headteacher Mr... Local News
Huw hits the airwaves on Bexhill FM 20th July 2015 Huw Merriman, sat in the hot seat when he was interviewed on Bexhill FM last on their last day of broadcast last Friday. Local News
Huw Merriman pledges to champion autism awareness in Bexhill and Battle 13th July 2015 On Monday 29 June, at a reception at the Houses of Parliament, Huw Merriman MP, a member of the All-party Parliamentary Group on Autism (APPGA), pledged to... Local News
In the House with Huw Merriman - Friday 10 July 10th July 2015 Last week I met the Managing Directors of Southern and South Eastern rail companies to discuss performance and service levels on behalf of local rail users... Articles
Huw joins Etchingham Village Halls Opening Celebrations 10th July 2015 Huw Merriman joined the community of Etchingham to celebrate the official opening of Etchingham’s new village halls and primary school last Friday, 3 July. Local News