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
Pensioners and those on low incomes must be our priority 12th August 2022 Last week, I welcomed Rishi Sunak to the De La Warr Pavilion to meet members of the local Conservative Party and the staff from the Pavilion. It was... Local News
MPs visit global urban tree-planting firm celebrating 30 years 3rd August 2022 Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency and Sally-Ann Hart, MP for Hastings and Rye visited GreenBlue Urban based in Bodiam. The company which... Local News
Local farmer welcomes Huw to celebrate annual blackcurrant harvest 3rd August 2022 MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency, Huw Merriman, visited Rosemary Farm - a Ribena blackcurrant farm - to find out how the much-loved British drink is... Local News
My week of work experience by James Jewell 1st August 2022 On the week commencing 11th of July, I was offered the opportunity to do a weeklong work experience with Huw and his amazing team. On the Monday, I was... Local News
Both election candidates are good but Rishi gets my backing 29th July 2022 Conservative MPs have whittled down the leadership contenders to two; Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak. It is now for the members of the Conservative Party to... Articles
National Citizens Service 27th July 2022 Each year, since I became an MP, I get involved in the summer programme of local National Citizens Service programme where 16-17 year olds have the opportunity... Local News
Huw disappointed by South East Water response to burst water mains updated 29 July with response from CEO 26th July 2022 Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency, was disappointed with South East Water's response to water mains bursts impacting the villages of... Local News
Boris doesn't seem capable of working like most Chief Executives 15th July 2022 In my 7 years in Parliament, last week was one of the most turbulent. It ended with the Prime Minister resigning. We are currently in the midst of selecting his... Articles
Local MP shows support for The Sara Lee Trust’s Therapy Centre 11th July 2022 Huw Merriman, MP for Bexhill and Battle, visited the site of The Sara Lee Trust’s Therapy Centre in Sidley last week to view the site of The Trust’s new... Local News
