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
Proposed changes to train station ticket offices 6th July 2023 There has been a significant shift in the way passengers purchase tickets with just one in every 10 transactions taking place at a ticket office in 2022/23... Local News
Tackling the cost of living and highlighting the plight of refugees 30th June 2023 We will have all felt the effect of rising prices each time we visit the supermarket. The UK is not alone in facing these challenges, with other countries also... Local News
Huw joins Southern and community leaders to discuss rail’s economic development role 27th June 2023 MP for Bexhill and Battle, Huw Merriman MP, joined train company Southern and community representatives from along the East Sussex coast at a forum in Cooden... Local News
Letter to Ofwat CEO regarding South East Water resilience plans 23rd June 2023 I have written to the CEO of Ofwat asking for an update on what Ofwat has asked of South East Water in relation to the company’s investment in making their... Local News
Update from South East Water 23rd June 2023 Please see below an update I recieved from David Hinton CEO of South East Water about the recent Temporary Use Ban and the steps they are taking to ensure a... Local News
Northeye Update, 22 June 22nd June 2023 Last month, I submitted a series of questions to the Home Office regarding the Northeye proposal that had been raised with me by residents of the Northeye... Local News
King Offa Primary School pupils impress Huw with their care for the environment 22nd June 2023 Last Friday, Bexhill MP, Huw Merriman, visited King Offa Primary Academy in Bexhill following an invitation from Year 1 pupil, Theo. Theo had contacted the MP... Local News
Huw discusses Eurostar services from Ashford and Ebbsfleet during Transport Select Committee session 21st June 2023 During my appearance before the Transport Select Committee this morning in my role as Rail Minister, I discussed the issue of Eurostar and services from... Local News
Huw encourages visits to local vineyards this English Wine Week 19th June 2023 Local MP Huw Merriman is encouraging people to visit the local area not only this English Wine Week, (18th – 25th June) but also throughout the summer, to try... Local News
