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: Leaseholders and Cladding 24th November 2020 Leaseholders should not bear the brunt of cost of removing cladding from their homes. I was therefore pleased to hear that the Government will continue to look... Speeches in Parliament
Watch: Covid-19 Winter Plan 23rd November 2020 It is important that family are able to visit their relatives and loved ones in care homes and so I was pleased that the Covid-19 Winter Plan allows visits from... Speeches in Parliament
The Week in Westminster 20th November 2020 There are fewer MPs in Westminster and much voting is done by proxy. MPs can still ask questions from their home but cannot currently speak in debates. To... Articles
Huw calls for nominations for Community Pub Hero Awards 19th November 2020 Local MP, Huw Merriman, has asked residents in the Bexhill and Battle Constituency to nominate their local pub for the Community Pub Hero Awards. Huw said “Has... Local News
Watch: Covid-19 Tests for Air Passengers 18th November 2020 In a Westminster Hall debate on the Aviation Sector, I called again for testing passengers so that quarantine can be avoided. It will enable the aviation... Speeches in Parliament
Huw calls for improved family access to residential care settings 12th November 2020 Local Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, has called on the Government to take urgent steps to make it easier for family and friends to visit loved ones... Local News
MP urges support for small business - Buy local, buy later and buy local online 12th November 2020 MP urges support for small business - Buy local, buy later and buy local online Local MP, Huw Merriman, has described small businesses as the ‘lifeblood at the... Local News
Watch: Visiting care homes during Covid-19 11th November 2020 Care homes in East Sussex have done a great job in keeping residents safe. However, it is vital that vulnerable residents can still experience the love and care... Speeches in Parliament
Watch: Support for SMEs 10th November 2020 Many small and medium businesses just about survived during the first lockdown. Whether they will survive a second is less certain. We must support our local... Speeches in Parliament
