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
Huw asks what more China can do to help tackle climate change 1st May 2019 Amidst ongoing protests on climate change, Huw welcomed the Government's commitment to use the international aid budget to support developing countries meet the... Westminster News
Transport Select Committee: Cycling and Walking 1st May 2019 This week, the Transport Select Committee concluded their inquiry into Active Travel with evidence from Transport Minister, Jesse Norman. Huw asked about... Westminster News
Huw urges Health Secretary to tackle online bullying 30th April 2019 In Parliament, Huw spoke of the harm that bullying and harassment on social media is causing to young people. He said social media companies often operate under... Westminster News
Huw speaks on fraud in UK visa system 30th April 2019 Following a BBC Panorama documentary in 2014, where it was found that there was widespread cheating amongst international students taking English language tests... Westminster News
Others must follow in our green footsteps 26th April 2019 This week in Westminster, we have been conducting our business behind the backdrop of the climate change protest organised by the ‘Extinction Rebellion’... Articles
Huw urges Transport Minister to simplify rail franchising process 23rd April 2019 Amid news that the South-Eastern railway franchise award will be delayed, Huw spoke in Parliament of the complex, expensive and often litigious process of rail... Westminster News
Huw praises progress made in the fight against climate change 23rd April 2019 In response to an announcement from the Business and Energy Minister that almost 40% of electricity generation in the UK came from renewable energy sources in... Westminster News
Finding a new solution to deliver Brexit 12th April 2019 Our failure to leave the European Union by the end of March now sees us given another extension until the end of October to get an agreement through Parliament... Articles
Huw asks Minister to consider social care reform 8th April 2019 In Parliament this week, Huw asked the Housing Minister to look at long-term funding for local authorities that takes into account the age-range of the people... Westminster News
