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
Serious concerns about second lockdown 6th November 2020 It’s been a difficult couple of weeks in the division lobbies of Parliament. Last week, there was furore over the decision not to extend free school meal... Articles
Watch: Covid-19 Regulations Debate 4th November 2020 During the debate on whether to enforce another national lockdown, I intervened on the Prime Minister's opening statement to, for the second time this week, ask... Speeches in Parliament
Watch Prime Minister's Questions 4th November 2020 During Prime Minister's Questions this week I called for a fast decision to be taken by Downing Street to reduce the quarantine period for air passengers. Such... Speeches in Parliament
Watch: Second National Lockdown 2nd November 2020 After another National Lockdown was announced at the weekend, I sought evidence from the Prime Minister as to why giving up the regional approach is justified... Speeches in Parliament
Parking enforcement is great news 23rd October 2020 Locally, we are now into our third week of civil parking enforcement in Rother. For me, this is great news as it was one of the first local issues I campaigned... Articles
Watch: New Support for Businesses 22nd October 2020 I welcomed the new measures announced by the Chancellor today which will support businesses who can remain open during this crisis. The new targeted Job Support... Speeches in Parliament
Watch: Support for Williams Rail Review Recommendations 22nd October 2020 During Transport Oral Questions the Secretary of State, Grant Shapps, assured me that the Government will take forward the recommendation of the Williams Rail... Speeches in Parliament
Free School Meals during school holidays 22nd October 2020 This Opposition Day Motion was a cheap attempt by the Labour party to portray the Conservative government as depriving children of food and it was unjust and... Westminster News
Huw welcomes additional government funding for local councils’ Covid response 22nd October 2020 Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency, and Sally-Ann Hart, MP for Hastings and Rye have welcomed today’s announcement of additional... Local News
