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
Local Headlines
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
Wellington
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
Wellington
Swallowfield set to close
Shock and dismay at proposed closure of Swallowfield operation in Station Road, Wellington
20 Nov 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