Gideon Amos MP Column Mid August 2026
In his latest MP Column, Taunton and Wellington MP, Gideon Amos outlines his vision to restore the River Tone, repair Firepool Lock and support local business growth
20 Aug 2026
News
Taunton
Councillor secures major route upgrades for Taunton
Lib Dem Councillor David Northey has secured major bus service improvements across Taunton, extending key morning routes to Musgrove Park Hospital and Somerset College, plus better connections for Richard Huish students
18 Aug 2026
'Cool Rule' to mandate cooling systems in homes
Gideon Amos is calling for a compulsory 'Cool Rule' requiring all new homes to be fitted with cooling systems. The Lib Dem Housing Spokesperson says building regulations must urgently adapt to keep homes safe during extreme heatwaves
14 Aug 2026
Gideon Amos MP Column August 2026
In his latest MP Column, Taunton and Wellington MP, Gideon Amos is fighting Labour’s top-down targets to force 75,000 homes on Somerset, while battling NHS cuts to veteran outreach and demanding faster fixes for Musgrove’s maternity crisis
13 Aug 2026
Sign my petition today for action at Musgrove Park
Gideon Amos launches a petition calling on the Government to fast-track Musgrove Park's new maternity unit and end the local maternity crisis. He warns outdated WWII buildings, leaks and closures threaten mothers and babies
10 Aug 2026
Gideon campaigns to keep vital veteran services
Visiting Wellington’s monthly veterans cafe, Gideon Amos pledged to protect vital outreach support threatened by NHS restructuring by raising concerns with health bosses and working with Somerset MPs to defend our local veterans
3 Aug 2026
Taunton
Annual Dinner & AGM 2026
Join Taunton & Wellington Lib Dems for our 2026 Annual Dinner & AGM on November 6 at Taunton Rugby Club. Featuring Lib Dem President Josh Babarinde MP, Gideon Amos MP and Rachel Gilmour MP. Early bird tickets available now
31 Jul 2026
Gideon Amos MP Column End July 2026
In his latest MP Column, Taunton and Wellington MP, Gideon Amos, outlines key priorities for Prime Minister Andy Burnham, calling for small business tax cuts, urgent repairs at Musgrove Park Hospital, social care reform and a change to Wessex Water
30 Jul 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