Huw Merriman
Huw William Merriman (born 13 July 1973) is a British politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bexhill and Battle in East Sussex since the 2015 general election. A member of the Conservative Party, he has served as Minister of State for Rail and HS2 since October 2022. He previously chaired the Transport Select Committee between January 2020 and October 2022. Prior to his parliamentary career, Merriman was a barrister and a local councillor.
Huw Merriman MP | |
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Official portrait, 2019 | |
| Minister of State for Rail and HS2 | |
| Assumed office 27 October 2022 | |
| Prime Minister | Rishi Sunak |
| Preceded by | Kevin Foster |
| Chair of the Transport Select Committee | |
| In office 29 January 2020 – 27 October 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Lilian Greenwood |
| Succeeded by | Iain Stewart |
| Member of Parliament for Bexhill and Battle | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Greg Barker |
| Majority | 26,059 (44.1%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Huw William Merriman 13 July 1973 Brackley, Northamptonshire, England |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse |
Victoria Powdrill
(m. 2001; sep. 2019) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University College, University of Durham City Law School |
| Website | Official website |
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