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Compass Wellbeing, a community facility run by Taunton-based charity Compass Disability Services, welcomed Gideon Amos MP as part of the latest fundraising efforts to save its hydrotherapy pool. The fully-accessible pool, used by almost 100 people each week, is at risk of closure if urgent repairs are not carried out. Michelle Edwards, centre manager, gave Mr Amos a tour of the facilities, and spoke about why the pool is so important. “As the only publicly bookable hydr

The MP for Taunton and Wellington, Gideon Amos, is calling on the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to slash VAT on the hospitality sector in next week’s Budget. Mr Amos is backing a Liberal Democrat campaign to get the tax on pubs, restaurants, hotels and entertainment outlets reduced from 20% to 15%. He says the plan would boost footfall and tackle the double whammy of higher taxes and lower spending, currently hammering food and drink venues. “Just because the Chancellor needed cas

The MP for Taunton and Wellington, Gideon Amos, has called for an “emergency package” to drastically improved GP waiting times. It comes after new research revealed that, since January, 188,811 appointments in Somerset have had waits of over 28 days. That’s up from 60,152 at the same point five years ago, an increase of more than 200%. Local waits of over two weeks have increased from 230,617 in 2020 to 546,203 this year, an increase of 137%. Mr Amos has welcomed the

Taunton and Wellington’s MP Gideon Amos supported students from the constituency at an event in London calling for upgrades to the quality of housing across the country. The gathering in Parliament Square was organised by Citizens UK and included schoolchildren, dressed as builders, who presented their call for action through a song while waving homemade banners, spanners and hammers. Those taking part were calling on the Minister for Energy Consumers, Martin McCluske

Gideon Amos, MP for Taunton and Wellington, has slammed the government for refusing to listen to farmers. His comments came following reports that the Chancellor does not plan to amend or repeal the damaging family farm tax in next month’s Budget. Farmers are preparing to stage a nationwide ‘Day of Unity’ on Monday, 24th November, to protest against the government’s proposed Inheritance Tax reforms. Mr Amos has supported the rural community in their campaign to reve

Taunton and Wellington’s MP, Gideon Amos, is warning that terminally ill patients across the country are facing cuts to vital hospice care. A staunch supporter of St Margaret’s Hospice – based at Bishops Hull and with a hub in Yeovil – he is backing a Liberal Democrat campaign in Parliament to save our country's hospices. The party is warning that many of them “are on the brink of collapse unless Government Ministers step in now.” The warning comes amid news that two in five

Taunton and Wellington’s MP, Gideon Amos, is celebrating the success of a long-standing campaign to improve the quality of Armed Forces accommodation. The Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Housing and Communities, working with colleagues in Parliament, has won a new legal right for military homes to be annually assessed. The Government initially voted down his proposal in the House of Commons but, after Mr Amos brought the proposal back and won cross-party support for the ide

Gideon Amos, MP for Taunton and Wellington, has demanded a radical overhaul of the support available to children and adults with special...

Gideon Amos, MP for Taunton and Wellington, has welcomed today’s news that Wellington’s M5 junction and the adjoining Chelston link road...

Three key infrastructure projects are urgently needed to support the expansion of the Orchard Grove development on the west side of...

Two MPs have visited the maternity unit at Taunton’s Musgrove Park Hospital to witness first-hand the serious issues it is facing. Gideon...

A PR Spitfire from the 1940s (courtesy of the Gunn family via Spitfire AA810 Project). Taunton and Wellington’s MP Gideon Amos rose in...

Ropemaker Properties, the owners of the former Debenhams store, have announced that the major town centre site is to be put on the...

An 86-year-old Wellington man has been recognised in Parliament for his charity work. Brian Standring visited his local MP, Gideon Amos,...

Taunton and Wellington MP, Gideon Amos, has welcomed the news that Ofwat is being replaced by a tougher water regulator as a victory for...

Gideon Amos, the Liberal Democrat MP for Taunton and Wellington - who worked on offshore wind generation projects before being elected an...

Taunton and Wellington’s MP, Gideon Amos, has called on the government to move to tackle the housing waiting list by tightening up...

Gideon Amos MP, speaking on behalf of the Liberal Democrats, challenged the Transport Secretary in Parliament yesterday (Tuesday) to...

Gideon Amos has issued a message to his constituents today (Friday) on the first anniversary of his election as MP for Taunton and...

The Liberal Democrat MP for Taunton and Wellington, Gideon Amos, is backing the party’s amendment to the Government’s controversial...