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
Committee will see our problem parking 21st June 2019 The last fortnight has been dominated by the contest to elect the next Prime Minister. What started as a wide open field of twelve will be whittled down to two... Articles
Road Safety at Schools 20th June 2019 A number of our schools are on, or near, busy and dangerous roads. Many are struggling to recruit school crossing staff to help the pupils and parents cross... Local News
Huw rolls up his sleeves for Cancer Research UK 20th June 2019 Bexhill MP, Huw Merriman, recently visited the Bexhill Cancer Research Shop to find out more about the hard work that goes on behind the scenes to support... Local News
Huw Welcomes Changes to Planning Appeals 20th June 2019 Measures to help residents defend planning decisions have been welcomed by local Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman. The changes will allow residents to gain... Westminster News
Transport Select Committee: Pavement Parking Inquiry 20th June 2019 This week, the Transport Select Committee began their inquiry into pavement parking. The committee took evidence from a panel of witnesses representing road... Westminster News
Huw calls for reform of planning appeal process 17th June 2019 In questions to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), Huw raised concerns brought to him by Burwash residents regarding the... Westminster News
Huw asks Home Office about Knife Crime Prevention Orders rollout 17th June 2019 Following recent reports of yet more young people dying as a result of knife attacks, Huw took to the chamber to ask the Home Office Minister, Victoria Atkins... Westminster News
My week with Huw 14th June 2019 Having inquired as to the opportunity of working alongside Huw from work experience, last week I was fortunate enough to shadow Huw during a particularly... Articles
Battle and Langton school pupils lobby their MP on climate change 13th June 2019 Battle MP, Huw Merriman, was lobbied on climate change and enviromental issues by the pupils of Battle and Langton Primary CE Primary school when he visited... Westminster News