Gideon Amos MP supports river arts initiative
Gideon Amos, MP for Taunton and Wellington, has continued his drive to clean up the River Tone by being interviewed for a new art initiative.
2 May 2025
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Gideon Amos MP commits to speaking up for MS community
Taunton and Wellington’s MP, Gideon Amos, has pledged to campaign on behalf of people suffering from multiple sclerosis – a condition which affected his mother.
30 Apr 2025
Musgrove improvements raised in Parliament
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey and local MP Gideon Amos both called for urgent funding to improve Taunton’s Musgrove Park Hospital in Parliament on Wednesday.
25 Apr 2025
Station supporters meet Rail Minister in Parliament
A 30-strong delegation, organised by Gideon Amos MP, travelled to Parliament yesterday (Wednesday) to press the case for new railway stations in Wellington and Cullompton.
24 Apr 2025
Station delegation bound for Parliament
Gideon Amos MP is leading a delegation to Parliament tomorrow (Wednesday) to press the case for the Wellington and Cullompton Stations project to get back on track.
22 Apr 2025
Abbeyfield chief confirms homes are staying open
Gideon Amos MP has welcomed confirmation that Ivy House and The Old Vicarage in Wellington are definitely staying open.
17 Apr 2025
'Fantastic' response to MP's dental survey
More than 700 people have already taken part in a dental survey being run by Gideon Amos, the MP for Taunton and Wellington.
15 Apr 2025
MP given update on potholes
Gideon Amos, MP for Taunton and Wellington, invited Somerset Council’s lead member for transport on a tour of pothole blackspots and welcomed the latest resurfacing work which is getting under way.
14 Apr 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