“Half-pint” business rates won’t save Taunton pubs
Gideon demands greater support for pubs, hotels and leisure venues in Taunton and Wellington after discussions with local businesses
3 Feb 2026
News
Local Headlines
Wellington
Magic Dentist coming to Wellington
Innovative Magic Dentist scheme, that takes dental care advice into primary schools, is coming to Wellington.
2 Feb 2026
Gideon Amos MP Column January 2026
Catch up with Gideon in his MP Column as he reflects on recent events, both local and national
30 Jan 2026
Turning up the heat on the New Hospitals Programme
Gideon Amos urges Wes Streeting to visit Musgrove Park Hospital after he admitted current condition was “not an acceptable situation”
27 Jan 2026
Saving River Tone from £4 billion sewage scandal
MP Gideon Amos calls for reform of water industry to protect rivers, customers and the community
26 Jan 2026
Challenging Prime Minister on funding for Somerset
Gideon Amos challenged the Prime Minister to recognise Somerset’s 'remoteness factor' in its funding settlement from the government
22 Jan 2026
Constructive talks on rail crossing improvements
Gideon Amos holds safety talks with Network Rail following crossing tragedy
19 Jan 2026
Seeking Young people's views on public transport
Gideon Amos and Youth Parliament rep James Lawson launch investigation into transport issues facing young people in Taunton and Wellington
19 Jan 2026
Member's Views
Member's Views
Global Conflict and the Cost-of-Living
Taunton's Habib Farbahi warns how the US-Israeli conflict with Iran and global instability are driving up fuel and living costs in Somerset, arguing that the UK must push for a ceasefire, protected shipping and renewed diplomacy
26 Oct 2026
Member's Views
The real inheritance tax: Social care costs explained
Taunton resident Alan Paul highlights the injustice of dementia care fees wiping out family homes while multi-millionaires pay nothing, calling for urgent reform
24 Oct 2026
Member's Views
Brexit 'Taboo' lifted: Why it's time for closer EU ties
Is the Brexit taboo finally lifting? Wellington's JF Pocock explores why a precinct 'go it alone' UK is struggling, and calls for bold action - including rejoining the Single Market - to boost the economy, security and jobs in a changing world
12 Oct 2026
UK Lib Dem Headlines
Health, Care & the NHS
Supporting People to Age Well
Supporting people to age well and maintain their independence is better for them and common-sense for the NHS. The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to fix social care, protect our NHS, and ensure everyone can age well in their own home and community.
AB
21 Sep 2026
Health, Care & the NHS
A Liberal Vision for Primary Healthcare
Liberal Democrat members have renewed our commitment to fix the front door of the NHS, restore patient choice, end dental deserts, and ensure preventative care is accessible before health problems turn into emergencies.
HM
21 Sep 2026