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
Why I voted against delaying 'Freedom Day' 18th June 2021 This week in Parliament, attention focussed again on the COVID restrictions which we have all been living with since March of last year. The Government had... Articles
Huw speaks out against extending lockdown restrictions 16th June 2021 Local MP Huw Merriman spoke out against extending COVID restrictions until 19 July. Huw argued that the sacrifices of the entire nation, old and young... Local NewsSpeeches in Parliament
National School Sport Week 2021: MP supports message of togetherness through sport 16th June 2021 National School Sport Week 2021: MP supports message of togetherness through sport Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency, is supporting... Local News
Huw becomes Music for Dementia Champion 11th June 2021 Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency, has taken up the challenge to become a Music for Dementia Champion to make sure everyone living with... Local News
Huw marks 10th anniversary of Winterbourne View Hospital scandal 10th June 2021 Local MP Huw Merriman spoke in a Westminster Hall Debate to mark ten years since the Winterbourne View Hospital Scandal. Mr Merriman, who also chairs the All... Speeches in Parliament
Huw calls for international travel clarity 7th June 2021 Local MP Huw Merriman called for an end to the travel uncertainty that consumers and the industry are currently facing. Huw urged Mr Hancock to unlock... Speeches in Parliament
Great days out on our doorstep 4th June 2021 The warm days of summer have finally arrived and the improvement in weather coincided well with English Tourism Week which ran from 22-31 May. Whilst I have... Opinions
Huw visits Sarah's Cellar, Battle 28th May 2021 Local MP Huw Merriman has visited Sarah's Cellar in Battle to mark English Tourism Week and learn about the store's wonderful variety of locally produced wines... Local News
Huw visits Oastbrook Vineyard 27th May 2021 Local MP Huw Merriman visited Bodiam's Oastbrook Vineyard to mark English Tourism Week and help promote Sussex's fantastic destinations. America, who runs the... Local News
