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 visits Battle's Bull Inn 26th May 2021 Local MP Huw Merriman visited Battle's Bull Inn where Gavin talked him through the restaurants ethos. The Bull Inn, located on Battle High Street, uses locally... Local News
Huw visits Kent and East Sussex Railway 25th May 2021 Local MP Huw Merriman visited Kent and East Sussex Railway in Bodiam. The railway has been running since 1974 and continues to be a fantastic day out for the... Local News
Huw visits Battle Abbey 25th May 2021 In the next stop of his constituency tour for English Tourism Week, local MP Huw Merriman spent the afternoon at Battle Abbey and was shown round by Natasha... Local News
Huw condemns Belarus' aviation piracy 25th May 2021 Local MP Huw Merriman has condemned Belarus' 'shocking' act of aviation piracy. In an Urgent Statement by the Foreign Secretary, Huw asked the Government to... Speeches in Parliament
Huw visits Battle Brewery 24th May 2021 To mark English Tourism Week, Huw visited Battle Brewery on Battle Highstreet. The Brewery produces natural, vegan-friendly beers with no additives, filtration... Local News
Huw speaks out on the Dyson Report 24th May 2021 Local MP, Huw Merriman, highlighted the importance of supporting the BBC's reform in light of the 'concerning' Dyson Report into the conduct of journalist... Speeches in Parliament
Huw helps launch national campaign to get people back on board public transport 21st May 2021 Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency, helped launch a national campaign to get people back on board public transport outside the House of... Local News
We need clear thinking over Amber list 21st May 2021 Since my last article, much of my work has been focused on international travel. The stay in the UK guidance has been lifted since Monday (17 May) and the... ArticlesLocal News
Nominate local businesses for the Global Britain Business Award 19th May 2021 Huw Merriman MP is looking to nominate local businesses in the Bexhill and Battle constituency for the Global Britain Business Champions awards by nominating... Local News