Watch: BBC Newsnight Interview

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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 interview below (Credit: BBC): 

Statement from Huw Merriman MP

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.