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
Watch: Vaccination Roll Out 6th January 2021 During the Prime Minister's statement today, I highlighted that these vaccinations are a way out of this pandemic, but we must ensure that rural areas, such as... Speeches in Parliament
My new year's message is 'get vaccinated' 1st January 2021 So it’s farewell 2020. When I delivered my column a year ago, as I looked ahead to the year now passing, I wrote that ‘the challenges to come are immense’... Articles
Tier 4 for all East Sussex 23rd December 2020 Today’s announcement will see all of East Sussex move to Tier 4 from Boxing Day. Parts of the constituency have already been at this level since Saturday. This... Local News
Local MPs welcome reduced housing numbers for Rother 21st December 2020 The decision to reverse a proposed 50% increase the number of new homes in Rother District Council has been welcomed by the MPs representing the area. In August... Local News
Merry Christmas! 18th December 2020 As the year ends, I want to send my thoughts and best wishes to all constituents following a quite extraordinary 2020. This has been the most challenging of... Opinions
Decision to split county raises concerns 18th December 2020 This week I have been working with my local County Council team and fellow East Sussex MPs to get a position on whether tier East Sussex, or parts of it, should... Articles
Watch: Final PMQs of the Year 16th December 2020 As vaccinations in Sussex begin, I asked the Prime Minister to urge the public to protect themselves and the nation with a vaccination. Speeches in Parliament
Watch: Face Masks on Public Transport 14th December 2020 I used the Covid-19 Statement to highlight the importance of wearing face masks on public transport. I have sadly seen a recent increase in people wearing their... Speeches in Parliament
Watch: Knife Crime Prevention 14th December 2020 At Home Office Questions I hear from the Minister encouraging signs on knife crime prevention, but still far too many people are losing their lives. Huw... Speeches in Parliament
