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
Transport Select Committee: Rail Infrastructure Investment 12th March 2018 Today Huw and the other members of the Transport Select Committee met to further discuss and hear evidence regarding the Inquiry into Rail Infrastructure... Speeches in Parliament
Water Supply Problems 6th March 2018 A large number of constituents, local schools and businesses have been impacted by limited or no water supplies as a result of an unprecedented amount of burst... Local News
Exiting the European Union 5th March 2018 Today the Prime Minister gave a statement on the UK's future economic relationship with the EU. Huw's question to the Prime Minister was welcomed, highlighting... Speeches in Parliament
Local MPs Voice Support for Marine Conservation Zone 5th March 2018 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, spoke in Parliament last week in support of a new Marine Conservation Zone from Beachy Head to Hastings. Speaking during a... Local News
Huw speaks up for local transport improvements 5th March 2018 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, took the opportunity to raise local transport issues for East Sussex during a debate on transport in Parliament last week... Speeches in Parliament
It's Snow Way to Run Democracy 2nd March 2018 I hope that all readers are keeping safe and warm during this period of cold weather. My late father was a devoted amateur weatherman. As my mother once said,... Articles
Local MPs praise rail user groups 28th February 2018 Local MPs, Amber Rudd and Huw Merriman, have welcomed the successful local campaign to provide a new Southern Railway timetable. The changes will see an... Local News
Debate on Transport 27th February 2018 Today Huw gave a speech in the debate on Transport. In the speech Huw drew attention to local transport in East Sussex, the A259 and the Transport Select... Speeches in Parliament
Mental Health Act: CQC Report 27th February 2018 In the chamber today, Huw asked a question in the debate on the Mental Health Act: Care Quality Commission. You can watch Huw put his question to the... Local NewsSpeeches in Parliament