Statement from Huw Merriman MP Thursday, 23 May, 2024 After 9 years as the Member of Parliament for Bexhill and Battle, I have made the decision not to stand as a candidate at the next election. This means I will also leave my job as Rail Minister on 4 July. I have loved being an MP and I leave with a heavy heart. The constituency is a beautiful place, with wonderful people in every town and village. I’ve been lucky enough to work across the... Local News
Huw speaks on Network Rail Services 23rd May 2018 In a debate in Parliament, I spoke positively in Parliament about our rail industry. Like much in life, there is too much negativity in the media with no focus... Speeches in Parliament
Huw welcomes the UNICEF Soccer Aid Match in Parliament 23rd May 2018 Following my trip to Africa with UNICEF to see how Soccer Aid money is helping young people, I invited the Speaker to join the Parliamentary Soccer Aid team and... Speeches in Parliament
Local MP Campaigns for East Sussex Infrastructure Improvements 23rd May 2018 East Sussex MP, Huw Merriman, urged the Chancellor to deliver more investment in East Sussex in the House of Commons today. Making his pitch to the Chancellor... Local NewsWestminster News
Transport Select Committee: East Coast Main Line 21st May 2018 Today the Transport Select Committee met to continue their inquiry into the East Coast Main Line. Witnesses included: The Rt Hon Lord Adonis, and Elaine Holt... Speeches in Parliament
Huw calls for clarification on the future of the East Coast Main Line 16th May 2018 Today in the chamber, Huw asked the Secretary of State for Transport a question about the East Coast Main Line. You can watch Huw's question here:https://goo.gl... Speeches in Parliament
Huw calls for trade with Africa 16th May 2018 Today in questions to the Prime Minister, Huw asked about the opportunities that could arise from the UK securing a good deal when leaving the European Union... Speeches in Parliament
Huw speaks on importance of Public Legal Education 15th May 2018 Today in Westminster Hall, Huw spoke on the importance in teaching Public Legal Education to young people. You can watch Huw's contribution here: goo.gl/LfqH6G... Speeches in Parliament
Huw speaks in debate on Gaza Border Violence 15th May 2018 Today, Huw asked Foreign Office Minister, Alistair Burt, how the UK can partner with Egypt to influence Israel and Palestinian groups to cease violence. You can... Speeches in Parliament
House of Commons debate on the contribution of Arsene Wenger 14th May 2018 Whilst it is true that Britain does not export as much to the world as we used to, there are some notable exceptions. The game of football is the fastest... Westminster News