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: New Battery Train Technology 9th December 2020 During the Transport Select Committee meeting today, which focused on decarbonising the rail network, I asked Malcolm Brown, Chair of the Rail Industry... Speeches in Parliament
An incredibly tough decision 4th December 2020 My neighbour in Hastings and Rye, Sally-Ann Hart, sent me the accompanying photo and reminded me that it had been a year to the day when it had been taken. We... Articles
Watch: Train Operator Contracts 3rd December 2020 The Transport Committee is still awaiting copies of new train operator contracts. I pressed the Minister for better transparency with the £5 billion taxpayer... Speeches in Parliament
Watch: Debate on Local Restriction Tiers 2nd December 2020 Deciding how to vote was incredibly difficult so I asked the same questions I have previously; can local NHS cope and have we properly assessed the impact of... Local NewsSpeeches in Parliament
COVID-19 Vaccinations 27th November 2020 We are moving quickly towards a mass national vaccination programme for COVID-19. The local NHS is now recruiting for both paid and voluntary positions to help... Local News
Watch: Climate Assembly Report Speech 26th November 2020 I welcome the Climate Assembly's report on meeting the Govt’s target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The transport sector still contributes 33% of... Speeches in Parliament
East Sussex MPs react to Tier 2 Restrictions 26th November 2020 County MPs, Caroline Ansell (Eastbourne), Nus Ghani (Wealden), Sally Ann Hart (Hastings and Rye) and Huw Merriman (Bexhill and Battle) have reacted to the... Local News
Watch: East Sussex in Tier 2 26th November 2020 I was disappointed that, despite very low rates in East Sussex, we have been designated as Tier 2. The local NHS authorities and County leads have told me that... Speeches in Parliament
Watch: Spending Review 25th November 2020 I was pleased that the Spending Review shows the Government is committed to investing in transport. These projects, especially in the most deprived parts of the... Speeches in Parliament
