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
Train timetable change: Southeastern to introduce new timetable on 11 December 29th November 2022 On 11 December, local train operator Southeastern will be introducing a new timetable across their network. You can find a copy of the updated timetable for the... Local News
Huw supports ‘Rural Oscar’ for Netherfield Community Shop, Café and Post Office 24th November 2022 Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency, has put his full support behind Netherfield Village Shop, Café and Post Office’s nomination for a... Local News
Remember those who gave their lives 18th November 2022 Over the last week, I have had the honour of attending Remembrance Services to pay my respect to those who served their country. So many in our community made... Articles
Time capsules mark the opening of Abbeyfield independent living scheme in Heathfield 14th November 2022 The Abbeyfield South Downs (ASD) has marked the official opening of its affordable rental development, Holdenhurst, by burying two time capsules. Local MP Huw... Local News
From the Front Bench I am Committed to Driving Change 4th November 2022 If a week is a long time in politics, a fortnight feels like eternity. When I submitted my last column at 11am on the day before publication, I expressed my... Local News
Appointment as Minister for Rail and HS2 28th October 2022 “I am delighted to have been appointed Minister of State at the Department for Transport by the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Rail and HS2. “I have a... Westminster News
Huw asks Rail Minister for update on Great British Railways 24th October 2022 Last week during the Transport Select Committee session with the Secretary of State, the committee heard that the guiding mind of the new Great British Railways... Local News
I hope for calm from the drama that is gripping Westminster 21st October 2022 The difficulty with Parliament is that it crams in a week of drama into one day. This is not a good way of working. It does not bring the best out of... Articles
LOCAL MP HOSTS ROUNDTABLE FOR FARMERS ON RURAL PAYMENTS 20th October 2022 Over 40 local farmers and land agents joined Huw Merriman and representatives from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for a roundtable... Local News
