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
EU Withdrawal Update 5th April 2019 This latest EU update comes after the Prime Minister’s announcement that she will step down and my belief that if Parliament cannot deliver what we promised... European News
Huw welcomes House of Lords report on coastal towns 4th April 2019 Many seaside towns and coastal communities are in desperate need of improvements to transport, housing and broadband. Better access to further and higher... Local News
Read: My article in the Telegraph on why I back the people to deliver Brexit 4th April 2019 'We have reached Brexit inertia, the only people who can decide what next are those who voted for it' On three occasions, I've walked through the division... Media
Watch: BBC Newsnight Interview 2nd April 2019 Following the second round of indicative votes last night, I was invited on to BBC Newsnight to discuss why I voted for a confirmatory public vote. Watch the... European News
Watch: Speech on Indicative Votes 2nd April 2019 Yesterday, in a second round of indicative votes I set out my reasons for voting for the Kyle-Wilson amendment, which would involve putting the Prime Minister's... European News
Huw asks Home Secretary about the future of the Premier League 1st April 2019 In Parliament, Huw continued to share his love of Arsenal with the Speaker and asked the Home Secretary to ensure that Britain would continue to attract young... Speeches
Update on EU Withdrawal 27 March 2019 27th March 2019 I am receiving a lot of correspondence from constituents on the UK's withdrawal from the EU on which the outcome is yet to be determined. I have therefore... European NewsLocal NewsWestminster News
Transport Select Committee: Taxi and Private Hire Reform 27th March 2019 The Task and Finish Group (TFG) on Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing was commissioned in 2017 by the Department of Transport to investigate current... Westminster News
Offensive Weapons Bill: Knife Crime Prevention Orders 26th March 2019 I spoke in favour of an amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill, which would see knife crime prevention orders used as a means of clamping down on knife crime... Speeches in Parliament
