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
Huw Speaks in Transport Debate 19th May 2022 Local MP and Chair of the Transport Select Committee Huw Merriman spoke all things planes, trains and automobiles in today's Transport Debate. In summary, Huw... Speeches in Parliament
Huw: Hold P&O to Account 19th May 2022 Local MP and Chair of the Transport Committee, Huw Merriman, spoke in Transport Questions and called on the Department to work cross-Government to implement... Speeches in Parliament
Huw Leads Letter from Sussex MPs to the Sussex Resilience Forum 18th May 2022 Local MP Huw Merriman organised a letter from Sussex MPs to the Sussex Resilience Forum (SRF) about the local ability to manage emergency events, notable the... Local News
Back to a frenetic Westminster 22nd April 2022 We’re back in Parliament after the Easter recess. The last couple of weeks gave me the opportunity to get out and meet people in the constituency who are doing... ArticlesLocal NewsWestminster News
Exciting Job Vacancy in Westminster Office 15th April 2022 Huw currently has a vacancy for a highly motivated and conscientious individual to work in his Westminster office. Job Title: Parliamentary/Senior Parliamentary... Local News
Back in the saddle after busy Parliament 8th April 2022 Parliament is now on its Easter recess so it’s great to be in the constituency on a daily basis. I’ve been back on my bike, visiting local people and... Articles
Our Craig Walks 254 Miles to Raise Funds for Motor Neurone Disease 6th April 2022 Hastings-based Bradford City fan, Craig Andrew, is walking 254 miles from London’s Wembley Stadium to Bradford’s Valley Parade to raise money for the Darby... Local News
Huw Welcomes Family Hub for East Sussex supporting children and families 5th April 2022 Huw Merriman has welcomed the news that East Sussex will receive one of 75 new Family Hubs under plans to Level Up access to childcare, mental health services... Local News
Huw calls for clarity on accessible station funding scheme and more support for Sussex tourism 30th March 2022 Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency, has asked the Rail Minister, Wendy Morton, for clear criteria to be set out by the Department for... Local News