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George Western celebrates with Gideon Amos MP and Lib Dem supporters

Another by-election victory for Lib Dems

The Liberal Democrats have won their second successive Wellington Town Council by-election

11 Feb 2026

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Gideon Amos MP at the Houses of Parliament

Gideon reacts to Council Tax news

Following intense lobbying, Somerset Council confirms Council Tax will rise by no more than the 4.99% norm

10 Feb 2026

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MPs join forces for fairer funding

Somerset MPs join colleagues from remote areas across the country to call for a fairer Local Government Settlement

7 Feb 2026

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Gideon Amos at Musgrove Park Hospital's Beacon Centre

Praise for 'amazing' cancer centre

Marking World Cancer Day, Gideon Amos congratulates staff and volunteers at Musgrove Park's Beacon Centre

6 Feb 2026

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Gideon Amos MP speaking in a Parliamentary debate about the rights of overseas care workers in Taunton and Wellington

Don't break the promise to our carers

Taunton and Wellington's MP warns that cruel rule change could strip our care homes of vital workers

4 Feb 2026

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Gideon Amos is pictured in the Ale House with Fiona Johnson

“Half-pint” business rates won’t save Taunton pubs

Gideon demands greater support for pubs, hotels and leisure venues in Taunton and Wellington after discussions with local businesses

3 Feb 2026

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George Western brings Magic Dentist to Rockwell Green Primary School

Magic Dentist coming to Wellington

Innovative Magic Dentist scheme, that takes dental care advice into primary schools, is coming to Wellington.

2 Feb 2026

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Gideon Amos MP Column January 2026

Catch up with Gideon in his MP Column as he reflects on recent events, both local and national

30 Jan 2026

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UK Lib Dem headlines

Economy & Business

Get Britain Growing Again

Lib Dems announce plan to replace Treasury with new Department for Growth based in Birmingham

by Liberal Democrats

11 Feb 2026

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Wings from the Lib Dem Libby icon in white on an orange background.

Tackling historical sexual misconduct in our party

Help us stamp out this sort of appalling behaviour in our party – and across our society.

by Ed Davey

7 Feb 2026

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two women with LGBT flags draped over their shoulders

LGBT+ Liberal Democrats

Ed Davey reflects on LGBT History Month 2026

This LGBT+ History Month we celebrate the contributions of LGBT+ people throughout history, reflect on the struggles they have faced and reaffirm our determination to make progress on equality.

by Ed Davey

1 Feb 2026

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