Why I am in favour of Assisted Dying Bill becoming law Friday, 3 May, 2024 When the Assisted Dying Bill was defeated in the House of Commons back in 2015, I sensed that it was not the last we would hear of it. Correspondence from constituents since that time, suggests this was correct. The remarkable campaigner, Dame Esther Rantzen, is currently spearheading the movement for a further vote. Sadly, Dame Esther is suffering from terminal cancer. A change in the law would... Articles
Football Storm and Travel Issues 23rd April 2021 In the house this week it’s been a case of buses, planes, trains and automobiles for me, as well as a dose of football. Starting with the beautiful game, things... ArticlesLocal News
Global Travel Taskforce: International travel has its wings clipped by cautious Government report 22nd April 2021 Vague and costly recommendations are not enough to reboot aviation and tourism sectors facing another summer without international travel, says the Transport... Westminster News
Huw presses the Roads Minister on Smart Motorways 21st April 2021 Local MP Huw Merriman has pressed Baroness Vere, the Roads Minister on Smart Motorways at a recent Transport Committee session. In 2016, Highways England... Westminster News
Huw speaks out against the European Super League 20th April 2021 Local MP, Huw Merriman, received assurances from the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport that the Government will not rule out legislating... Westminster News
Huw speaks in Finance Bill debate 19th April 2021 Local MP Huw Merriman spoke in the Committee Stage of the Finance Bill about the need to take tough, fiscally responsible decisions now so that the UK's... Westminster News
WATCH: Huw condemns European Super League 19th April 2021 Local MP Huw Merriman joined BBC Radio 4's Westminster Hour on Sunday evening to discuss a variety of topics. In particular, he condemned the idea of... Opinions
Huw pays tribute to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh 12th April 2021 Local MP Huw Merriman paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh in the House of Commons on Monday. Mr Deputy Speaker, when Prince Philip was asked at the age of 90... Speeches in Parliament
On course for coming out of lockdown 9th April 2021 This week, the news surrounding the AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots may be concerning to residents. However, it is important to remember that all vaccines... ArticlesLocal News
Funding Available for Local Charities 7th April 2021 Local MP Huw Merriman is urging local charities and good causes to apply for funding raised by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Over 3,500 grassroots... Local News