Local MP dons football boots in support of Soccer Aid for Unicef 13th June 2018 On Wednesday 6th June, Huw Merriman MP for Bexhill and Battle, took part in the first ever Parliamentary Soccer Aid. The five-a-side tournament took over... Westminster News
Carers Week in Parliament 13th June 2018 To mark Carers Week, it was great to spend an hour in Parliament with representatives of the many organisations who work so hard to support carers in the... Westminster News
Supporting our local airport team at Gatwick 13th June 2018 Gatwick Airport is not only the gateway to worldwide destinations for many of my constituents, it is a major employer for many as well. I have always been a... Westminster News
Huw asks about High Street bank closures 12th June 2018 We have lost many of our High Street banks over the last few years. This causes challenges for constituents who cannot travel, particularly pensioners and the... Speeches in Parliament
Legislating for EU Withdrawal 11th June 2018 On Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th June, the EU Withdrawal Bill will be coming back to the House of Commons to consider amendments made in the House of Lords... European NewsLocal NewsWestminster News
Parliament backs rural policing 8th June 2018 Having lived in a rural part of East Sussex for over ten years, I am well aware of the concerns which remote areas have about crime and police resourcing... Articles
Local MPs welcome positive progress of local NHS hospital trust 7th June 2018 Local MPs, Huw Merriman and Amber Rudd have welcomed the today’s news (6 June 2018) that East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is no longer in special measures. The... Local News
Rother Valley Railway 5th June 2018 A number of constituents have written to me regarding the Rother Valley Railway. The Rother Valley Railway proposes to link up with the Kent and East Sussex... Local News
Debate on Abortion in Northern Ireland 5th June 2018 Abortion is a sensitive subject and I respect all views on the matter. In my own mind, and within limits on term, I have been very clear that it should be for... Speeches in Parliament