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: the Rule of Six 15th September 2020 I have received a large amount of correspondence from constituents regarding confusion over the new "Rule of Six". During the Secretary of State's statement on... Speeches in Parliament
We must practice what we preach 11th September 2020 I’ve had a busy week in Parliament. I’ve spoken up for our local schools and students in a debate in the Chamber about education. I’m particularly keen to... Articles
Watch: Aviation Debate 10th September 2020 Today was the long awaited aviation sector debate. Participation of Members showed that we are committed across the political divide to do more for our aviation... Speeches in Parliament
Huw takes action to combat retail violence and protect retail staff 10th September 2020 Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency, has signed up to support the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) Shopworkers’ Protection Pledge, vowing... Local News
Watch: Speech on summer exam results 9th September 2020 I contributed to today's opposition debate on the Role of Ministers in the awarding of qualifications this summer where I highlighted that exams should be held... Speeches in Parliament
Watch: International Travel 8th September 2020 On Monday the Secretary of State for Transport announced a new islands policy. Islands will now be considered a different region from the mainland when it comes... Speeches in Parliament
Huw calls on local business to sign up to landmark Kickstart employment scheme 8th September 2020 Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency has welcomed the Government’s landmark new Kickstart scheme and called on local employers to sign up... Local News
Civil Parking Enforcement for Rother to begin on 29 September 2020 3rd September 2020 Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) is due to be brought in to the Rother District on 29 September this year once the legal order has been laid before Parliament... Local News
Watch: Clarification on aviation sector debate 3rd September 2020 Following the disappointment that my application to have a debate on Redundancies in the Aviation Sector was not scheduled before recess, the Backbench Business... Speeches in Parliament
