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 Welcomes Police Clampdown on anti-social behaviour 29th August 2019 Bexhill MP, Huw Merriman, has welcomed police action to target anti-social behaviour in the town centre. Residents had reported concerns to the MP about... Local News
Huw welcomes new 24/7 free cashpoint for Battle 29th August 2019 Battle MP, Huw Merriman, welcomed with today’s announcement from cash machine provider Link that a new cashpoint will soon be back on the high street in Battle... Local News
Bexhill’s MP and Mayor welcome colourful new tile shop to the town 27th August 2019 Bexhill MP, Huw Merriman, and Bexhill Mayor, Cllr Kathy Harmer, were guests of honour at the official opening Best Tile Boutique on Endwell Road last Friday... Local News
Huw welcomes half price rail travel for 16-17 year olds 15th August 2019 Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency, has welcomed the government’s announcement that 16-17 year olds will be able to get half price rail... Westminster News
Off the leash and championing local businesses 15th August 2019 This summer I am knocking on doors with a survey which asks residents what priorities they have for me when Parliament returns. With 50,000 doors across the... Articles
MP calls for rail fare review 15th August 2019 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, has criticised the decision to increase rail fares by 2.8% from January 2020. The increased fare is calculated using the... Local News
Huw supports campaign to preserve historic pyramid in Brightling 15th August 2019 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, has put his support behind a local fund-raising campaign to preserve the John “Mad Jack” Fuller Mausoleum in Brightling... Local News
Hopes for a Revised Brexit Agreement 1st August 2019 Parliament has broken for the summer recess, meaning that my main place of work for the next six weeks will be across the 200 square miles of the Bexhill and... Articles
Early Help - Response to ESCC consultation on children's centres 31st July 2019 A number of constituents have contacted me regarding East Sussex County Council's Early Year's consultation which could see the closure of local children's... Local News
