News

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

View

Monday, 16 February: Lib Dem New Members event

Joined us in the past 12 months? Then come along and meet other new members, supporters and our MP, Gideon Amos

27 Jan 2026

View

Turning up the heat on the New Hospitals Programme

Gideon Amos urges Wes Streeting to visit Musgrove Park Hospital after he admitted current condition was “not an acceptable situation”

27 Jan 2026

View

Taunton and Wellington MP Gideon Amos at the River Tone

Saving River Tone from £4 billion sewage scandal

MP Gideon Amos calls for reform of water industry to protect rivers, customers and the community

26 Jan 2026

View

Gideon Amos puts question to Prime Minister

Challenging Prime Minister on funding for Somerset

Gideon Amos challenged the Prime Minister to recognise Somerset’s 'remoteness factor' in its funding settlement from the government

22 Jan 2026

View

Constructive talks on rail crossing improvements

Gideon Amos holds safety talks with Network Rail following crossing tragedy

19 Jan 2026

View

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

View

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

View

UK Lib Dem headlines

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

View

Choose a brighter future with the Liberal Democrats | Election Broadcast

View the latest Liberal Democrat Party Political Broadcast.

29 Jan 2026

View

Holocaust Memorial Day Statement

On Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered in the Holocaust, and the millions of others killed under Nazi persecution.

by Ed Davey

27 Jan 2026

View

Sign up for email updates

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

You can opt-out at any time

Postcode

The Liberal Democrats may use the information you provide, including your political opinions, to further our objectives and share it with our elected representatives. Any data we gather will be used in accordance with our privacy policy: libdems.org.uk/privacy. You can exercise your rights and withdraw your consent to future communications by contacting us: data.protection@libdems.org.uk or: DPO, Lib Dems, 66 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AU.