Huw Merriman23 May 2024Huw Merriman to stand down as MPThe MP for Bexhill and Battle announces he will not stand at the next general election on 4 July.23 May 202426 Jan 2024Public meeting over asylum seeker site proposalBexhill MP Huw Merriman is holding the meeting despite a decision on the site still not being made.26 Jan 202410 Oct 2023Government buys ex-jail tipped as detention siteCouncil officials say they are "disappointed" not to be told by the Home Office about the purchase.10 Oct 20231 Sep 2023Migrants will be detained at new centre, MP saysThe government wants to turn a former prison near a housing estate into asylum seeker accommodation.1 Sep 202321 Jun 2023Potential new Bradford railway station plans to be unveiled soon - ministerThe government has been exploring options to help the city's regeneration, the rail minister says.21 Jun 20235 Jun 2023Government agrees to fund £200m new railway stationThe Cambridge South station is being built near the city's Biomedical Campus.5 Jun 202329 Jan 2023Young asylum seekers missing from hotel arrestedSussex Police said 76 minors housed in Hove were currently missing.29 Jan 20231 Dec 2022Labour on cancelled rail services: Enough is enoughThe rail minister agrees with the opposition that "we cannot continue like this" over rail delays and says reforms are needed.1 Dec 202227 Jul 2022Transport Committee chair criticises rail strikesSussex MP Huw Merriman also says strikes may cause passengers to “switch off” using trains.27 Jul 2022
