Good news on local business front
New business registrations across Somerset, and footfall in the county town, have increased this year
8 Oct 2025
News
Taunton and Wellington News
Your candidate in Wellington Town Council by-election
Gareth Williams will be the Liberal Democrats candidate for the forthcoming Wellington Town Council by-election in the South Ward.
7 Oct 2025
The ‘Magic Dentist’
Launching an innovative scheme to take dental care advice into Taunton and Wellington primary schools
24 Sep 2025
Station plans are on track
Wellington’s MP Gideon Amos held a “very positive” site meeting with Network Rail officials to discuss plans for the town’s new station
16 Sep 2025
UPDATE: Gideon Amos challenges Transport Minister on Wellington Station funding
Gideon Amos MP, speaking on behalf of the Liberal Democrats, challenged the Transport Secretary in Parliament yesterday (Tuesday) to confirm that the Wellington and Cullompton Stations projects will be fully funded by the government.
9 Jul 2025
Gideon Amos MP calls for 'bolder Britain' in anniversary message
Gideon Amos has issued a message to his constituents today (Friday) on the first anniversary of his election as MP for Taunton and Wellington.
4 Jul 2025
Gideon Amos slams government on Welfare Bill
Gideon Amos, MP for Taunton and Wellington, says the government “got it completely wrong” as its Welfare Reform Bill was narrowly voted through yesterday (Wednesday 2nd July)
3 Jul 2025
Gideon Amos visits Corza Medical, Taunton
Taunton-based medical device manufacturer Corza medical held an Open Day, allowing a cross-section of people to see the transformation of the business over recent years.
30 Jun 2025
UK Lib Dem news
Migration
Building a Fair Asylum System
The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.
LS
by Lisa Smart
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A Liberal Vision for Digital Rights
The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.
VC
23 Sep 2025
Education, Children & Schools
Certainty for Ukrainian Children Living in the UK
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, thousands of Ukrainian children have found safety in the UK – but many still face uncertainty, disruption, and trauma. They deserve security, stability, and the chance to thrive.
LS
22 Sep 2025