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
News
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
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
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
UK Lib Dem headlines
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
Islamophobia Awareness Month
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
6 Nov 2025
