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Huw Merriman
British politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Huw William Merriman (born 13 July 1973) is a British politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bexhill and Battle in East Sussex from 2015 to 2024. A member of the Conservative Party, he served as Minister of State for Rail and HS2 from October 2022 until July 2024. 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.
Quick Facts Minister of State for Rail and HS2, Prime Minister ...
Huw Merriman | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2019 | |
Minister of State for Rail and HS2 | |
In office 27 October 2022 – 5 July 2024 | |
Prime Minister | Rishi Sunak |
Preceded by | Kevin Foster |
Succeeded by | The Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill |
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 | |
In office 7 May 2015 – 30 May 2024 | |
Preceded by | Greg Barker |
Succeeded by | Kieran Mullan |
Personal details | |
Born | Huw William Merriman (1973-07-13) 13 July 1973 (age 51) Brackley, Northamptonshire, England |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse |
Victoria Powdrill
(m. 2001; sep. 2019) |
Children | 4[1] |
Alma mater | University College, University of Durham City Law School |
Website | Official website |
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