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
MP backs Budget that protects jobs and livelihoods and provides a roadmap for economic recovery 4th March 2021 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, has welcomed the Spring Budget which delivers robust support for jobs, businesses and families, and provides a pathway... Westminster News
WATCH: Huw Speaks in Spring Budget 2021 Debate 3rd March 2021 Local MP, Huw Merriman, welcomed the Chancellor's Budget in the House of Commons on Wednesday. His speech focused on three key themes: supporting re-start... Speeches in Parliament
High hopes for dates to end lockdown 26th February 2021 This week saw the creation of a series of lockdown calendars. A countdown to 8 March for all pupils to get back to the classroom; 29 March to sit in your... Articles
WATCH: Roadmap out of Lockdown 22nd February 2021 In the Prime Minister's statement on the roadmap out of lockdown, Huw welcomed that domestic travel should be allowed in time for the Summer, but asked for... Speeches in Parliament
Etchingham Vaccination Centre Lands on Target 22nd February 2021 Last Friday (19 February), local MP, Huw Merriman, finished his parliamentary recess tour of vaccination centres in his Bexhill and Battle constituency with a... Local News
MP visits Heathfield Vaccination Team 19th February 2021 Heathfield MP, Huw Merriman, has repeated his call for rural GPs to receive better access to vaccination supplies as they meet the next challenge of vaccinating... Local News
MP praises speedy progress at Bexhill Vaccination Centre 18th February 2021 Local MP, Huw Merriman, visited the Bexhill Covid-19 vaccination centre at Sidley surgery on Turkey Road last Monday to see at first hand the great work being... Local News
PM Hails ‘Astonishing Efforts’ of Ticehurst’s Vaccine Centre 17th February 2021 Residents in the village of Ticehurst, tuning into the weekly press conference from No10, found their village community-driven vaccination programme receiving... Local News
Sussex residents raise mental health awareness and spread joy with NHS charity Hearts of Gold Campaign 16th February 2021 Across Sussex, over 70 schools and countless numbers of young people have taken part in Heads On’s Hearts of Gold campaign, spreading joy and hope in local... Local News
