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: Huw in General Covid Debate 13th May 2020 I spoke during the General Covid debate yesterday in Parliament. I focused on the transportation and particularly aviation which has been badly impacted... Speeches in Parliament
Local MPs welcome more help for local businesses 13th May 2020 Local MPs, Huw Merriman and Sally-Ann Hart, welcomed yesterday’s announcement that the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which has been protecting... Local News
Watch: Question to the Secretary of State for Transport 12th May 2020 I asked the Secretary of State for Transport to clarify the Government advice on using public transport as part of it's exit strategy. Mr Shapps explained that... Speeches in Parliament
Aviation has been laid low by pandemic 11th May 2020 Today we celebrate and remember the huge sacrifice made by our forebears 75 years ago when VE Day marked the end of hostilities in Europe and the horrors... Articles
Watch: Question to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions 5th May 2020 During a statement from the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, I took the opportunity to thank DWP staff for the hard work that they have been doing. My... Speeches in Parliament
HS2 Evidence Session 30th April 2020 On Friday the 24th April, the Transport Select Committee held a HS2 Evidence Session where we were joined by three witnesses, Sir John Armitt CBE from the... ArticlesWestminster News
Support for Small Businesses Left Behind 30th April 2020 Whilst I welcome the Government’s emergency financial package to support businesses during the Coronavirus epidemic, I am concerned to ensure that every... Local News
Care Home Resilience 30th April 2020 With so many care settings in the constituency, I continue to keep a close eye on the support which staff and residents are receiving. This applies to national... Articles
Huw welcomes COVID-19 Testing for local care homes 29th April 2020 Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency, welcomed the government roll-out of testing for all care home residents and staff. Articles
