My week in Parliament has been a very enjoyable, as well as educational, experience. I have always had a great interest in politics and current affairs, so this has been an amazing opportunity for me and I have been able to gain a much broader view of the UK’s political system.

During Oral Questions to the Department for Transport, Huw asked the Government what steps have been taken to improve accessibility at railway stations.

In a Westminster Hall debate discussing funding for small and village schools. Huw spoke about the recent proposal to close Broad Oak Primary School. This threat is due to a lack of pupils that attend.

This week Parliament has been debating whether it should be prorogued (i.e. shut itself down) during the month of October. The thought that employees would wish to close down their own place of work would be an unusual concept to most. It is to me as well.

Battle MP, Huw  Merriman, has been working closely with Battle campaigners to bring a 24 hour free cash point back into the heart of the town. 

This was a one-off oral evidence with the Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling MP.

I asked about the out of court settlement with Euro tunnel for no deal Brexit ferry provision and on whether that was the right decision.

Huw Merriman has welcomed news that children and young people in the Bexhill and Battle constituency are to benefit from additional mental health support. 

In a Westminster Hall debate discussing the funding of TV licenses for the over 75, Huw spoke on the BBC’s decision to provide a free TV licence only for those aged over 75 and also receiving Pension Credit.

Neighbourhood Plans allow towns and parishes to deliver sustainable housing where the community want it and to plan for future community fabric.

In Parliament this week, MP's debated the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill. The Bill gives parties in Northern Ireland more time to try and form a government.