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 welcomes international travel restrictions easing 8th July 2021 Local MP Huw Merriman has welcomed news that double jabbed Brits will be able to travel to amber list countries without the need to quarantine upon their return... Speeches in Parliament
Local MP welcomes government commitment to protect shopworkers from abuse and assault 7th July 2021 Huw Merriman, MP for Bexhill and Battle, has welcomed a government commitment which will ensure that the new Police, Crime, Courts and Sentencing Bill will... Local News
Huw asks the Health Secretary for clarity on relaxed COVID measures 5th July 2021 Local MP, Huw Merriman, has asked the Health Secretary for clarity on face covering requirements on public transport from 19 July and what measures the... Speeches in Parliament
A week of highs and lows 2nd July 2021 It’s been a week of highs and lows. Let’s start with the positive news - England beating Germany and making it through to the quarter-finals of the Euros. There... Articles
Sun shines on De La Warr Pavilion for Tourism Minister’s visit to Bexhill 30th June 2021 Photo credit: Burst Photos Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, welcomed Heritage and Tourism Minister, Nigel Huddleston, to the De La Warr Pavilion in sunny... Local News
Huw calls for a flight path to restart international travel 29th June 2021 Local MP Huw Merriman spoke in an Urgent Statement by the Transport Secretary and called for a 'flight path' to reopen international travel - similar to the... Speeches in Parliament
Huw puts international travel on the new Health Secretary's agenda 28th June 2021 Local MP Huw Merriman spoke in the new Health Secretary's first Statement in the post and put international travel on Mr Javid's agenda. Speeches in Parliament
Huw sponsors debate on support for the aviation, tourism and travel industries 24th June 2021 Local MP Huw Merriman has co-sponsored a Westminster Hall Debate on support for the aviation, tourism and travel industries. Speaking in the debate, Huw raised... Speeches in Parliament
Huw pushes for international travel to be unlocked 24th June 2021 Local MP Huw Merriman welcomed the encouraging progress seen at UK borders in recent weeks and urged the Transport Secretary that the country is now in a strong... Speeches in Parliament