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 takes on new role to champion Fairtrade 19th February 2020 Huw Merriman has been elected as the Vice Chairman of the Fairtrade Group in Parliament. Local News
Watch: Question during the PMs infrastructure statement 12th February 2020 This Government is a government focused on investment in infrastructure and revolutionising the public transport system. It was announced this week that there... Speeches in Parliament
MPs and councils join forces to bring the A21 into the 21st Century 11th February 2020 Members of the A21 Reference Group met in Parliament to step up their campaign to see the road dualled all the way to the South coast. Local News
Watch: Huw delivers speech on Transport 6th February 2020 In my first speech as Chairman of the Transport Select Committee, I set out my main focuses which include hydrogen powered trains, automatic rail compensation... Speeches in Parliament
Jobs and skills spectacular back at the De La Warr Pavilion 6th February 2020 Bexhill Jobs & Apprenticeships Fair, one of the most exciting employment and skills events on the south coast, is back at the De La Warr Pavilion for the 5th... Local News
Driving the Agenda on UK Transport 31st January 2020 You’d have thought that MPs would have had enough of elections but, inside, we’ve been at it again with the elections for the Chairs of the House of Commons... ArticlesWestminster News
Huw elected Chair of Transport Select Committee 30th January 2020 Last night, Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, was elected as Chairman of the Transport Select Committee in the House of Commons in a contest voted on by the... Articles
MP To Open New 24-hour Free-to-Use Cash Machine in Battle High Street 28th January 2020 Following a long campaign, on Friday 31st January at 12.30, Battle MP, Huw Merriman, will open a new a 24-hour free-to-use cash machine outside the new Costa... Articles
Development planning for housing 17th January 2020 One of the most pressing issues across our community is a lack of housing for those wanting to get on the ladder and the challenges faced in finding appropriate... Articles
