Thousands protest digital ID card
More than 4,500 people across Taunton and Wellington signed a petition opposing the introduction of digital ID cards
9 Dec 2025
News
Celebrating small business success
In the lead-up to Small Business Saturday, Gideon Amos pays tribute to a Wellington businesswoman at special House of Lords reception
9 Dec 2025
Opening new Wellington NHS dental practice
Wellington’s new NHS dental practice is officially opened by Taunton and Wellington MP Gideon Amos
5 Dec 2025
Future of rural schools under threat
Gideon Amos tells Parliamentary debate that the proposed Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill could threaten rural schools
2 Dec 2025
Gideon Amos MP reacts to the Budget
Speaking in the debate on the Budget, Gideon pledges to keep fighting for interim funding for Musgrove Park Hospital
27 Nov 2025
Praising "life-changing" work for disabilities
Laura Brown, recognised in The Contact Awards 2025 for her work in disability care, is welcomed to the Parliament
26 Nov 2025
Fund Musgrove now
Musgrove Park maternity unit needs cash injection, Gideon Amos tells chancellor ahead of Budget
24 Nov 2025
Swallowfield set to close
Shock and dismay at proposed closure of Swallowfield operation in Station Road, Wellington
20 Nov 2025
UK Lib Dem headlines
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
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by Ed Davey
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025