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
Local MP supports Christmas Jumper Day 18th December 2018 This year, local MP Huw Merriman has popped on a pullover and posed for a photo to mark their support for Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day campaign... Westminster News
Local MP organises protest to call for better road safety at Hurst Green Primary School 18th December 2018 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, stood with parents of Hurst Green CE Primary School and local residents last Friday to call for action for better road... Local News
Huw speaks on Youth Violence debate 17th December 2018 Huw spoke about knife crime in the Youth Violence debate which took place in Parliament last week. He spoke of his time working in a youth centre in Brixton... Speeches in Parliament
Huw speaks on the delay in the Meaningful Vote 11th December 2018 With the Meaningful Vote being delayed due to Parliament being unwilling to support the deal, Huw spoke in the House of Commons about the need to compromise, to... Speeches in Parliament
EU Withdrawal Agreement - Slides from public meetings 11th December 2018 A number of constituents have requested a copy of the slides from my recent public meetings on the EU WIthdrawal Agreement. If these are of interest, they are... European NewsWestminster News
MP organises demonstration to call for urgent action on A21 following Hurst Green accidents 10th December 2018 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, will be joining parents, staff and local residents in a demonstration to call for urgent road safety action at Hurst Green... Local News
My decision for the EU Meaningful Vote 7th December 2018 Next Tuesday, MPs will vote to either accept, or reject, the Prime Minister’s agreement with the EU. If approved, this will set out our terms for exiting the EU... Articles
Listen: Huw speaks on rail issues on BBC Radio 4 4th December 2018 Huw was invited to speak on rail issues on the BBC Radio PM programme this weekend. Huw spoke of his own frustrations with dealing with rail companies both as a... Local News
Transport Select Committee: Huw questions effectiveness of Highways England 3rd December 2018 This week the Transport Select Committee launched it's inquiry into the funding and management of local roads. Huw asked a panel of experts on their assessment... Speeches in Parliament