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
Local MP urges Parliament to become a Haven for Pollinators 15th May 2019 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, has called on Parliament to become a home for bees and pollinators. Speaking in the House of Commons during a climate... Westminster News
Huw asks Work and Pensions Minister to use apprenticeship levy to fund supported internships 13th May 2019 In Parliament, Huw asked the Work and Pensions Minister what steps the department was taking to help people with disabilities enter work. The Minister, Justin... Westminster News
Bringing about change that's positive 10th May 2019 This week the team involved in the huge renovation project of Parliament unveiled plans for the new House of Commons chamber. This will be built on the former... ArticlesLocal News
Huw invites MPs to meeting to discuss greening of the parliamentary estate 9th May 2019 In questions to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Huw took to the chamber to ask MPs to attend a meeting with organisations such as Kew... Westminster News
Huw calls for the public to get involved with new government strategy to support children with autism 9th May 2019 Huw Merriman, MP for Bexhill and Battle, met with Education Minister, Nadhim Zahawi, MP to discuss the Government’s national autism strategy. Huw was joined by... Local News
Transport Select Committee: Update with the Rail Minister Andrew Jones 8th May 2019 In this week’s Transport Select Committee, Rail Minister Andrew Jones MP and Director General of the Rail Group Polly Payne gave evidence on rail issues... Westminster News
Huw urges Health and Social Care Minister to improve care for people with autism 7th May 2019 In Parliament, Huw asked the Health and Social Care Minister what steps the department was taking to improve care for people with autism. The Minister said the... Westminster News
EU Withdrawal Update - 2nd May 2019 2nd May 2019 I regret that I cannot bring you a meaningful update because, like you, I am waiting for talks to conclude between the Government and representatives from the... European News
Watch: My speech on climate change 2nd May 2019 I recently participated in the debate on climate change in the House of Commons. This is a vitally important topic, but we must recognise the progress the UK... Speeches in Parliament
