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
The case for military action in Syria 13th April 2018 The Syrian conflict has created the worst humanitarian crisis of our time. Half the country’s pre-war population — more than 11 million people — have been... Articles
Local MP welcomes Pavement Parking Review 5th April 2018 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, has welcomed an announcement from the Department of Transport which could lead to the introduction of fines for motorists... Local NewsWestminster News
Huw Merriman raises awareness of Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card to help jobseekers in Bexhill and Battle into work 5th April 2018 Local MP, Huw Merriman, is supporting the Rail Delivery Group’s initiative, on behalf of Britain’s train companies, to raise awareness about a travel discount... Local News
Enjoying all that Bexhill and Battle has to offer over Easter 30th March 2018 Easter is almost upon us. After a busy week debating Local Government finance, Police resources, Russia and where our passports are produced, Parliament has... Articles
Local Government Funding 28th March 2018 Today in the chamber, Huw spoke in the debate on Local Government Funding. You can watch Huw's speech here: https://goo.gl/xYcgSW, and read below: Huw: I start... Speeches in Parliament
Transport Select Committee: Rail Infrastructure Investment 26th March 2018 Today the Transport Select Committee continued their inquiry into Rail Infrastructure Investment. There were two consecutive sessions, the first session... Speeches in Parliament
Sussex and Surrey Associations of Local Councils lobby Huw 22nd March 2018 At a lobby in Parliament for Parish Councils, I was delighted to meet with the Sussex and Surrey Associations of Local Councils, to discuss local government... Westminster News
Interview with University of Brighton 22nd March 2018 Today Huw met Chris, a student at the University of Brighton, studying Multimedia Broadcast Journalism. Chris, interviewed Huw about the following issues: EU... Local NewsWestminster News
Huw commends the BBC for encouraging more people to take up sport 22nd March 2018 This Tuesday, Huw hosted the BBC Sport Breakfast. The Breakfast welcomed our most decorated female Olympian and Head of UK Sport, Dame Katherine Grainger, to... Speeches in ParliamentWestminster News