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 Great Big Green Week 2022 30th September 2022 I was kindly invited to return to the Great Big Green Week in Ticehurst yesterday afternoon to talk about transport decarbonisation and the future of energy... Local News
UPDATE: Sewage discharges Westminster Hall debate, 12 October, 14:30-16:00 29th September 2022 Following the sad passing of the Queen earlier this month, the Westminster Hall debate on sewage discharges that I secured for 14 September was understandably... Local News
Visiting small businesses in Rother 27th September 2022 I spent much of today visiting a number of businesses in our constituents with local Rother District and East Sussex County Councillors. First off, we visited... Local News
Update on Eurostar services from Ashford and Ebbsfleet 26th September 2022 Many of you will have seen the news recently that Eurostar has confirmed that their services will not resume at Ashford International or Ebbsfleet International... Local News
Many view the reign of Her late Majesty as glue that binds us 23rd September 2022 As I write this, the House of Commons is sitting after being adjourned following the sad passing of Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. I’m sure readers of... Local News
My tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 12th September 2022 "I rise at this sombre time to represent my constituents in East Sussex to send our condolences to the royal family for their deep loss of Her late Majesty the... Speeches in Parliament
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 9th September 2022 As a nation, we mourn the passing of our Monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We remember her remarkable life and give thanks for her unfaltering and... Local News
Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022 8th September 2022 Today, we mourn the passing of our Monarch; Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We remember her life and give thanks for her unfaltering and dedicated 70 years of... Local News
MP calls for priority investment to improve Bexhill’s bathing water quality 6th September 2022 Bexhill and Battle constituency MP, Huw Merriman, called on the government and water industry bodies to prioritise Bexhill for investment aimed at improving... Local News
