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
End-game for our Prime Minister but still no Brexit 24th May 2019 The turmoil in Parliament allows me to explain how legislation is passed by Parliament (or not as the case may be). This week, the Prime Minister unveiled plans... Articles
Huw meets with Liz Truss and leading charities to discuss UK Aid 23rd May 2019 Huw led a meeting with Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liz Truss and representatives from international charities and organisations including Save the Children... Westminster News
PAY FOR THE DELAY: MP demands compensation for delayed rail passengers 23rd May 2019 Bexhill and Battle MP leads calls for rail companies to provide compensation for passengers who face repeated delays or cancellations in services Local MP for... Westminster News
Huw sees positive side of retirement living 22nd May 2019 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, dropped in on residents at Hillborough House, Bexhill, for their fundraising tea in aid of St Michael’s hospice. Local News
Huw praises local Memory Assessment Service during Dementia Awareness Week 22nd May 2019 As part of Dementia Awareness Week, local MP Huw Merriman, visited the pioneering local Memory Assessment Service based in Bexhill which supports patients with... Local News
Leaving the EU Update - 17th May 2019 17th May 2019 It now seems clear that there will be no cross-party agreement with Labour on leaving the EU. The Government intends to put the Withdrawal Agreement back to... European News
Show Racism The Red Card 17th May 2019 Our Parliamentary Football team this week pitted our meagre sporting talents against a team of ex-professionals for a match at Stamford Bridge. The game was to... Westminster News
Transport Select Committee visit to HS2 16th May 2019 With rail passenger numbers having doubled over the last 20 years, it is vital that we build for new capacity across the UK. With this in mind, the Transport... Westminster News
Serious Violence Debate: My Speech on Knife Crime 15th May 2019 This week, I once again spoke in the Chamber on the worrying topic of knife crime. Knife crime is a blight on our society and an issue close to my heart... Speeches in Parliament
