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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

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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Gideon lobbies, health minister takes action

Wellington pharmacy provision is a focus for Government Health Minister after lobbying by MP, Gideon Amos

16 Dec 2025

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Gideon Amos speaks at Digital ID debate December 2025

Thousands protest digital ID card

More than 4,500 people across Taunton and Wellington signed a petition opposing the introduction of digital ID cards

9 Dec 2025

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Gideon Amos MP, Emma Gray and her mum Anne Robinson at Small Business Saturday reception

Celebrating small business success

In the lead-up to Small Business Saturday, Gideon Amos pays tribute to a Wellington businesswoman at special House of Lords reception

9 Dec 2025

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UK Lib Dem headlines

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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Islamophobia Awareness Month

November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.

6 Nov 2025

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