No more houses without schools
Following the development of 2,000 homes at Orchard Grove, Gideon Amos takes Taunton’s case to the Housing Minister, to ensure that new homes come with the schools and GP surgeries residents deserve
30 Mar 2026
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Gideon Amos MP Column March 2026
Read Gideon's latest report on VAT holiday for heating oil, the start of construction at Wellington Station and how Somerset Council is fixing 250 potholes every week
27 Mar 2026
Ending the dementia care lottery
After visiting local charity Reminiscence Learning, Gideon fights for better support. From more specialist nurses to addressing "tragic" gaps in weekend care, so that no one in Taunton and Wellington has to face dementia alone
26 Mar 2026
Gideon demands solar revolution
Our MP is pushing the Government to unlock the potential of car parks and warehouses, to generate the equivalent of "15 Hinkley Points" worth of clean energy and finally slash household bills
25 Mar 2026
Gideon slams £35 heating oil payout
In a powerful Commons intervention, Gideon Amos exposed the reality for local families in Curland and Hatch Beauchamp facing 100% price hikes on heating oil
17 Mar 2026
Backing local innovators supporting Ukraine
From Somerset to the frontline: Gideon hails "ingenuity and entrepreneurship" of ESU Medical Solutions, from providing vital medical kit to Ukraine to pioneering new work in medical robotics
16 Mar 2026
Over 9,000 local households "abandoned"
Gideon Amos leads fight to protect off-grid families, demanding emergency action on heating oil prices
12 Mar 2026
"A privilege to walk the beat"
Gideon joins Wellington Police team, touring the town to discuss strengthening community ties and supporting the "thin blue line"
10 Mar 2026
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