Gideon Amos MP Column March 2026
Read Gideon's latest report on VAT holiday for heating oil, the start of construction at Wellington Station and how Somerset Council is fixing 250 potholes every week
27 Mar 2026
News
Ending the dementia care lottery
After visiting local charity Reminiscence Learning, Gideon fights for better support. From more specialist nurses to addressing "tragic" gaps in weekend care, so that no one in Taunton and Wellington has to face dementia alone
26 Mar 2026
Gideon demands solar revolution
Our MP is pushing the Government to unlock the potential of car parks and warehouses, to generate the equivalent of "15 Hinkley Points" worth of clean energy and finally slash household bills
25 Mar 2026
Gideon slams £35 heating oil payout
In a powerful Commons intervention, Gideon Amos exposed the reality for local families in Curland and Hatch Beauchamp facing 100% price hikes on heating oil
17 Mar 2026
Backing local innovators supporting Ukraine
From Somerset to the frontline: Gideon hails "ingenuity and entrepreneurship" of ESU Medical Solutions, from providing vital medical kit to Ukraine to pioneering new work in medical robotics
16 Mar 2026
Over 9,000 local households "abandoned"
Gideon Amos leads fight to protect off-grid families, demanding emergency action on heating oil prices
12 Mar 2026
"A privilege to walk the beat"
Gideon joins Wellington Police team, touring the town to discuss strengthening community ties and supporting the "thin blue line"
10 Mar 2026
Pharmacy comeback officially underway!
Gideon Amos MP officially cut the ribbon on Wellington’s newest healthcare hub today. From just two pharmacies last year to four on the horizon... this is what happens when we put our community's health first
9 Mar 2026
UK Lib Dem headlines
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026