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
My week in Parliament 29th July 2019 My week in Parliament has been a very enjoyable, as well as educational, experience. I have always had a great interest in politics and current affairs, so this... Articles
Watch: Huw questions Minister on rail accessibility 18th July 2019 During Oral Questions to the Department for Transport, Huw asked the Government what steps have been taken to improve accessibility at railway stations. After... Westminster News
Watch: Huw speaks on funding for small schools and village schools 18th July 2019 In a Westminster Hall debate discussing funding for small and village schools. Huw spoke about the recent proposal to close Broad Oak Primary School. This... Westminster News
Shutting down Parliament is no way to deliver democracy 18th July 2019 This week Parliament has been debating whether it should be prorogued (i.e. shut itself down) during the month of October. The thought that employees would wish... Articles
MP continues campaign to get cash machine back into Battle High Street 18th July 2019 Battle MP, Huw Merriman, has been working closely with Battle campaigners to bring a 24 hour free cash point back into the heart of the town. Huw has continued... Local News
Transport Select Committee: Policies and Priorities of the Secretary of State for Transport 17th July 2019 This was a one-off oral evidence with the Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling MP. I asked about the out of court settlement with Euro tunnel for no... Westminster News
Huw welcomes additional mental health support for local pupils 15th July 2019 Huw Merriman has welcomed news that children and young people in the Bexhill and Battle constituency are to benefit from additional mental health support. It... Local News
Watch: Huw speaks on BBC TV Licence Fee concession 15th July 2019 In a Westminster Hall debate discussing the funding of TV licenses for the over 75, Huw spoke on the BBC’s decision to provide a free TV licence only for those... Westminster News
Government Neighbourhood Plan Champion Visit 12th July 2019 Neighbourhood Plans allow towns and parishes to deliver sustainable housing where the community want it and to plan for future community fabric. It was great to... Local News
