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Gideon Amos and James Lawson launch transport survey

Seeking Young people's views on public transport

Gideon Amos and Youth Parliament rep James Lawson launch investigation into transport issues facing young people in Taunton and Wellington

19 Jan 2026

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Liberal Democrat MPs meet Local Government Minister to prevent 11 per cent 2026 Council Tax rise

UPDATE: Liberal Democrat MPs challenge Government settlement for Somerset

Somerset MPs joined forces this week to urge the Local Government Minister for extra funding to prevent 11 per cent Council Tax rise

14 Jan 2026

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Gideon Amos speaks at trial by jury debate January 2026

Fighting back on threat to trial by jury

Your Taunton and Wellington MP, Gideon Amos, issues warning of a "step too far" for British justice

12 Jan 2026

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George Western Liberal Democrat candidate for Wellington Town Council Rockwell Green Ward by-election

George Western is your candidate

Lib Dems select George Western as candidate for upcoming Wellington Town Council Rockwell Green Ward by-election

10 Jan 2026

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Liberal Democrat MPs challenge Government settlement for Somerset

Somerset MPs meeting with minister on Wednesday, 14 January to call for improved funding settlement to Somerset Council for 2026-27

29 Dec 2025

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Taunton and Wellington Lib Dems Christmas Card 2025 designed by Archie Mackenzie

Christmas... signed, sealed, delivered

Young Archie Mackenzie wins competition to design Gideon's official MP Christmas card

19 Dec 2025

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Planning reforms silence local communities

Communities sidelined as Gideon Amos fights to save local voices from anti-democratic planning rules

18 Dec 2025

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Gideon Amos at second reading of the proposed Finance Bill

It's time to back our small businesses

Gideon Amos MP champions Taunton and Wellington businesses in second reading of proposed Finance Bill

17 Dec 2025

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UK Lib Dem headlines

Ed Davey next to a blue plaque for Sam Green

A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history

Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.

by Ed Davey

19 Nov 2025

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LGBT+ Liberal Democrats

Trans Awareness Week

November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.

13 Nov 2025

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Josh Babarinde MP stands at a lecturn at Conference delivering a speech

Federal Party News

Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats

Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.

12 Nov 2025

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