UPDATE: Liberal Democrat MPs challenge Government settlement for Somerset
Somerset MPs joined forces this week to urge the Local Government Minister for extra funding to prevent 11 per cent Council Tax rise
14 Jan 2026
News
Local Headlines
Fighting back on threat to trial by jury
Your Taunton and Wellington MP, Gideon Amos, issues warning of a "step too far" for British justice
12 Jan 2026
Wellington
George Western is your candidate
Lib Dems select George Western as candidate for upcoming Wellington Town Council Rockwell Green Ward by-election
10 Jan 2026
Liberal Democrat MPs challenge Government settlement for Somerset
Somerset MPs meeting with minister on Wednesday, 14 January to call for improved funding settlement to Somerset Council for 2026-27
29 Dec 2025
Christmas... signed, sealed, delivered
Young Archie Mackenzie wins competition to design Gideon's official MP Christmas card
19 Dec 2025
Planning reforms silence local communities
Communities sidelined as Gideon Amos fights to save local voices from anti-democratic planning rules
18 Dec 2025
It's time to back our small businesses
Gideon Amos MP champions Taunton and Wellington businesses in second reading of proposed Finance Bill
17 Dec 2025
Wellington
Gideon lobbies, health minister takes action
Wellington pharmacy provision is a focus for Government Health Minister after lobbying by MP, Gideon Amos
16 Dec 2025
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