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
MP and Town Mayor launch new hub for local heritage charity in Bexhill town centre 10th October 2019 Bexhill MP, Huw Merriman, and the town’s Mayor Cllr Kathy Harmer opened the new base for the local conservation charity “Bexhill Heritage” in Devonshire Road... Local News
Huw presents prestigious ICT award to Stone Cross school 10th October 2019 Local MP, Huw Merriman, joined a whole school assembly at Stone Cross School in Pevensey to celebrate the school’s achievement of the prestigious NAACE ICT Mark... Local News
Watch: Huw questions announcement on National Living Wage 7th October 2019 During today's questions to the Department for Work and Pensions, I asked the Minister whether those under 25 would be at a disadvantage when seeking employment... Speeches in Parliament
Watch: Huw's speech on the Domestic Abuse Bill 3rd October 2019 In a time when the tone of exchanges in the House has made headlines, I was heartened by the debate I took part in for the second reading of the Domestic Abuse... Speeches in Parliament
Watch: Support for small businesses 2nd October 2019 During the summer recess, I took the opportunity to visit a number of small businesses in my constituency to discuss issues of importance to them. For many of... Speeches in Parliament
MPs help secure boost for local hospital buildings 2nd October 2019 Local MPs, Huw Merriman and Amber Rudd, welcomed the £14M of capital investment which they helped secure for the East Sussex Healthcare Trust Local News
Village Meetings 2nd October 2019 During the short break from Westminster, I have been leafleting villages inviting residents to join me to discuss local and national issues or to bring... Local News
Bexhill Creative Workspace looks to go premier 2nd October 2019 Supporting the growth of the creative community in Bexhill-on-Sea has led to the investment of nearly £2m in new workspace on the site of the former Premier... Local News
Watch: Huw raises the issue of loss of ATMs 2nd October 2019 Although it is great news that Link will install an ATM on the High Street in Battle, there are many high streets across the country that have lost their free... Speeches in Parliament
