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
MPs meet with CEO of Southern Water 15th June 2022 The cleanliness of our bathing waters was again the focus at a recent meeting held by local MPs Sally-Ann Hart and Huw Merriman with Ian McAulay, CEO of... Local News
Wealden Bin Strike Update 9 June 2022 9th June 2022 I am aware that many of my constituents are impacted by the bin strike in Wealden. I’ve invited WDC to meet with me, and the other three Wealden DC MPs, to... Local News
Huw shows support for the Istanbul Convention 8th June 2022 This afternoon, Huw, along with his Parliamentary colleagues from across the House of Commons, showed their support for ratifying the Istanbul Convention. The... Westminster News
For the greater good we sometimes face practical choices 3rd June 2022 This week, Parliament takes a few days to commemorate the Queen's Jubilee. What an incredible milestone for our monarch and for our country. We've had 70 years... Articles
Transport Committee: tackle road freight supply chain in two years or impose industry levy 1st June 2022 Industry must fix systemic shortcomings or risk Government action, says Committee. Radical surgery is needed to ensure the UK’s road freight supply chain and... Westminster News
Chancellor announces measures to help with cost of living 26th May 2022 The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has today announced a £15 billion package of measures to help those struggling most with the cost of living. These include: New... Articles
Huw welcomes BBC apprentices to Westminster 25th May 2022 This afternoon, Huw welcomed 31 of the BBC’s fast-track journalism apprentices to Westminster. The apprentices had recently completed their Public Affairs... Westminster News
Queen's Speech sets out a busy few months in Parliament 20th May 2022 After three bangs on the door, Black Rod is let into the House of Commons chamber whereupon she summons MPs to follow her to the House of Lords to hear the... Articles
Huw pushes for ‘more ambitious’ planning reforms 20th May 2022 Huw Merriman, has this week criticised developers for ‘land banking’ and urged the Government to deliver planning reforms which focus building on land where... Local News
