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Gideon Amos MP speaks during housing questions

Fighting to protect local green spaces

Gideon Amos demands a parliamentary debate and vote on the Government's new planning framework that will overrule local plans and threaten precious green spaces, including land near the Wellington Monument

17 Jun 2026
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Gideon Amos MP for Taunton and Wellington

Our plan to slash your energy bills

With 4,500+ Taunton & Wellington homes in fuel poverty, Gideon Amos MP backs Lib Dem plans for an Essential Energy Guarantee to protect vulnerable residents and save households up to £140 a year

9 Jun 2026
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Join Taunton & Wellington’s winning Lib Dem team

From environmentalism and equality to liberty and human rights, our core values underpin everything we do. If you share our vision for a fairer, greener community, find out how you can get involved and help us make a difference

29 May 2026
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Gideon's MP Column End May 2026

Gideon Amos MP Column End May 2026

In his latest MP Column, Taunton & Wellington MP Gideon Amos invites people to join him at The Den, Taunton, this Saturday, May 30, to discuss the Education for All Bill. Defending EHCPs and supporting Laura Brown’s campaign.

28 May 2026
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Gideon's MP Column Late May 2026

Gideon Amos MP Column Late May 2026

In his latest MP Column, Taunton & Wellington MP Gideon Amos challenges the Government on planning reforms, school transport cuts, and the River Tone sewage scandal while welcoming new Cllr David Northey.

22 May 2026
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Member's Views

Taunton and Wellington Member's Views
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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
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Taunton and Wellington Member's Views
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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
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UK Lib Dem Headlines

A carer helps an elderly woman to stand
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
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A pharmacist reaching for a box of medication
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
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