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
Response from Ofwat to Huw's letter of 23 June 11th August 2023 In June, I wrote to the Chief Executive of Ofwat asking for an update on what Ofwat has asked of South East Water in relation to the company’s investment in... Local News
Great Railway Journeys from East Sussex to further beyond 11th August 2023 This month, I am spending my time visiting the railway across England and Wales to showcase its heritage, the investment we are bringing to create new chapters... Articles
MPs join Pevensey Explorer Summer Special Bus Service 8th August 2023 Caroline Ansell, MP for Eastbourne and Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency recently joined a special heritage bus service. The Pevensey... Local News
Heathfield Youth Centre to receive more than £5 million from the Government’s Youth Investment Fund 4th August 2023 It was announced this morning that Heathfield Youth Centre is to benefit from more than £5 million of investment secured by East Sussex County Council from the... Local News
My incredible work experience week by Sarah Fermer 3rd August 2023 It is an exceptionally rare experience in one's life in which you find yourself thinking ‘how on earth did, of all people on this earth, me, end up here?’ And... Articles
MP welcomes School Council to Parliament 31st July 2023 Bexhill MP, Huw Merriman, welcomed school council representatives from Little Common Primary School to the Houses of Parliament last week. During his visit to... Local News
Ticket office consultation extended until 1 September 27th July 2023 The consultation on proposed changes to train station ticket offices in England has been extended until 1 September. Proposals were published earlier this month... Local News
We must remove the incentive for small boat crossings 14th July 2023 On Tuesday evening, the Illegal Migration Bill – a vital piece of legislation designed to fulfil the Government’s pledge to stop small boats crossing the... Articles
Huw encourages local organisations to bid for £1 million community defibrillator fund 12th July 2023 Huw has welcomed the announcement that the government is inviting community organisations to bid for funding for a defibrillator for their area. The Department... Local News
