Gideon demands urgent action as bills set to rise again
Following Ofgem's announcement of a 4% energy bill cap rise, Gideon Amos MP calls on the government to adopt the Lib Dem Essential Energy Guarantee to halve bills
27 Aug 2026
News
Join the 2,500+ calling for new maternity unit
More than 2,500 of you have signed Gideon’s petition demanding the Government bring forward Musgrove Park’s new maternity unit and end the local healthcare crisis. The petition is still open...
20 Aug 2026
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
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
Taunton
General meeting & candidate reselection vote for Gideon Amos
Taunton & Wellington Lib Dem members are invited to a General Meeting on Saturday, 5 September at Weir Lodge to vote in the MP candidate reselection of Gideon Amos, followed by afternoon tea
17 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 He warns outdated WWII buildings, leaks and closures threaten mothers and babies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
UK Lib Dem headlines
Home Affairs
Restoring safety, order and fairness to our asylum system
We are calling for the UK to enter the EU's landmark new Migration and Asylum Pact to help implement an asylum system that is fair and effective for all.
MW
18 Aug 2026
International Affairs
A new Growth and Defence Partnership with Europe
Our new Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU - including joining the Single Market and a new Customs Union - will make the UK richer, safer and stronger.
17 Jun 2026
Cost of living
Our Essential Energy Guarantee
The Liberal Democrats have announced a new policy to make energy affordable again and help make fuel poverty a thing of the past.
8 Jun 2026