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 responds to hospital funding announcement 2nd October 2019 This week, the Government unveiled 21 hospital trusts who will have the chance to make the case for new buildings. East Sussex Healthcare Trust was one of the... Speeches in Parliament
Watch: No-deal Brexit - Short Positions against the Pound 1st October 2019 On Monday I asked the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury whether the Government had prepared for any hit to GDP in the lead-up to a possible no-deal Brexit... Speeches in Parliament
Supreme Court enters political realm 27th September 2019 My look back at yet another eventful week in Parliament. Articles
Watch: Huw Questions the Prime Minister again 26th September 2019 Yesterday in Parliament will not go down as one of our finest days. Far too much bitterness. Not enough unity to bring everyone together behind a Brexit deal... Speeches in Parliament
Watch: Huw questions the Transport Secretary 26th September 2019 This week I asked the Transport Secretary why more has not been done to reform airline insolvency laws to reduce the risk of what happened to Thomas Cook... Speeches in Parliament
An eventful and challenging week 12th September 2019 My thoughts on an eventful and challenging week in Parliament. Articles
Huw calls on Pub Goers to nominate their favourite pub for the Parliamentary Pub of the Year Awards. 10th September 2019 The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Pubs have Launched this Year's Parliamentary Pub of the Year Awards. This award focuses on celebrating pubs in our... Local News
MP wears it pink for Breast Cancer Now fundraiser 10th September 2019 • Huw Merriman MP dresses in pink to support Breast Cancer Now’s flagship fundraiser wear it pink • wear it pink helps Breast Cancer Now fund vital breast... Local News
The Countryside Alliance Awards – celebrating rural Britain 9th September 2019 The annual Countryside Alliance Awards are now open to public nomination, and Huw Merriman MP is urging the local community to get nominating. Local News
