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
Huw welcomes £893,366 in additional Government funding to crack down on local crime hotspots 30th July 2020 Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency has welcomed the announcement that Sussex Police will receive £893,366 in extra funding as part of the... Local News
Huw Welcomes Chancellor's Plan For Jobs in Bexhill and Battle 27th July 2020 Local MP, Huw Merriman, has welcomed the Plan for Jobs set out by Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Wednesday (8 July), saying it provides much-needed support to... Local News
Huw welcomes measures to boost tourism and hospitality businesses across the Bexhill and Battle constituency 27th July 2020 VAT to be cut for six months for all businesses in the hospitality, accommodation and attractions industries, including up to 565 in Bexhill and Battle Public... Local News
Watch: Urgent Question on changes to BBC licence fee 21st July 2020 An Urgent Question was granted to discuss the cessation of the free BBC licence fee for over 75s, programming and job losses. As Chairman of the APPG on the BBC... Speeches in Parliament
Watch: Altered temporary structure frameworks 21st July 2020 I welcome the recent legislation aimed at making it easier for businesses to open up on the High Street, but the addition of temporary structures have still... Speeches in Parliament
Watch: Business Questions 17th July 2020 The Government is responsible for providing time in the House for Backbench Business Debates. Normality has not yet returned and no time has been granted. This... Speeches in Parliament
Evidence for face coverings should be clear 17th July 2020 Parliament is now in its final week before the summer recess. This allows for more time for constituency and constituents and less time commuting back and forth... Articles
Watch: Easing of lockdown restrictions debate 15th July 2020 During a Westminster Hall debate (held in a committee room) on the easing of lockdown restrictions. I highlighted my concern that the younger generation are... Speeches in Parliament
Huw supports ban of inshore trawling in Sussex Waters 14th July 2020 I have worked with the Marine Conservation Society, local angling groups, the Sussex Wildlife Trust and the Sussex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority... Local News
