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The UK is leaving the EU. This decision was made by the majority of those who voted in the EU referendum. Parliament and Government will now deliver the will of the people. In every vote in Parliament, I have respected the result and sought to give Theresa May the strongest hand to negotiate a good settlement, and new trading relationship, with the 27 remaining EU members. Regardless of votes case last June, it has to be in the interest of everyone in the UK that we move forward and focus on getting the best deal for our nation.

During the EU referendum, I wrote to all of my constituents to provide information and an invite to eight public meetings across the constituency. During these meetings, I explained, with balance, what the legal process would be if the UK voted to leave and what reforms would occur if we remained. I took this stance because I strongly believe that referendums are for the people, and not politicians, to influence. By remaining balanced, I was able to help, rather than lecture. When it came to it, I cast my vote to remain and made this public on polling day. Having not campaigned for one side or the other, I was always going to be entirely comfortable carrying out the mandate of the side which gained the most votes.

With Article 50 having been triggered, Parliament is now in the process of ensuring that all EU laws and rights which exist for UK citizens are transferred to UK legislation so, on the day we leave the EU, all rights will remain as previously granted. This bill is called the EU Withdrawal Bill. You can find more news, published articles and information on the EU Withdrawal Bill and the UK’s negotiations with the EU below:

 

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Observer Article

Bexhill Observer article on Internal Market Bill 18.9.20

Friday, 18 September, 2020

Bexhill and Battle MP Huw Merriman and a number of Tory MPs have reached a deal with the government on how to proceed with plans to override parts of the UK’s Brexit agreement.

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We must practice what we preach

Friday, 11 September, 2020

I’ve had a busy week in Parliament. I’ve spoken up for our local schools and students in a debate in the Chamber about education. I’m particularly keen to ensure that pupils sitting their exams this academic year have an exam paper based on what their teachers can cover in a disrupted year.

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Huw to hold final public meeting to explain Brexit Deal

Wednesday, 8 January, 2020

Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency, is inviting constituents to a public meeting on Thursday 30 January in Bexhill to provide a latest Brexit explainer on the eve of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.

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General Election 2019

Monday, 4 November, 2019

I will now be fighting my third General Election in less than 5 years. It has been an immense privilege to have served the residents of the Bexhill and Battle constituency since 2015. The national picture has been challenging.

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October 2019 Brexit Update

Wednesday, 30 October, 2019

Hundreds of constituents have contacted me recently regarding the latest developments around the UK leaving the EU.

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Rugby Success Thwarts MP Brexit Meeting

Tuesday, 29 October, 2019

 

Following England’s semi-final victory over New Zealand, Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, has opted to postpone his Brexit update meeting for constituents which clashes with the Rugby World Cup Final on the morning of Saturday 2 November.

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Postponed - Huw to hold EU withdrawal public meeting

Thursday, 24 October, 2019

Please note that this meeting has been postponed. More details to follow shortly.

 

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Speed up Brexit, slow down speeding cars

Wednesday, 16 October, 2019

In my last column, I wrote about Parliament being prorogued, and our subsequent return to Westminster when the Supreme Court ruled the suspension to be unlawful. As a result, I’ve spent two weeks back in Parliament and we have just been prorogued again.

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Watch: No-deal Brexit - Short Positions against the Pound

Tuesday, 1 October, 2019

On Monday I asked the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury whether the Government had prepared for any hit to GDP in the lead-up to a possible no-deal Brexit, following news that some hedge funds could profit.

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Supreme Court enters political realm

Friday, 27 September, 2019

My look back at yet another eventful week in Parliament.

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The EU Transition Period ends on 31 December 2020

Find out what you need to do to prepare for the new rules from January 2021

https://www.gov.uk/transition

Article 50 and negotiations with the EU on the UK Government website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/article-50-and-negotiations-with-the-eu#position-papers-

Contains links to position papers, future partnership papers, white papers, announcements, techinical notes and background papers 

Parliament’s analysis of how leaving the EU will affect different policy areas in the UK and links to relevant documents:

http://www.parliament.uk/brexit

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