Ex-Somerset MP David Warburton Dies Suddenly at 59 Monday, September 1, 2025 warburton somerset mp conservative politics death chelsea allegations resignation by-election David Warburton, the former Conservative MP for Somerton and Frome, has died suddenly at the age of 59. Warburton served as the MP for the Somerset constituency from 2015 until his resignation in 2023, following suspension … Read More
MP Rachel Gilmour Demands Urgent Improvements to Failing Bus Routes Monday, September 1, 2025 bus transport firstbus mp tiverton minehead accessibility publictransport complaints government sport Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has announced a forthcoming meeting with First Bus officials to address ongoing issues with the Number 25 and Number 28 bus routes. This action follows hundreds of complaints from … Read More
Taunton Man Faces £45,000 Debt After Identity Theft Sparks Fake Business Scam Wednesday, August 27, 2025 identitytheft fraud law mp somerset creditrating citizensadvice consumerprotection legislation actionfraud A Somerset MP is urging urgent reform to tackle identity theft after a local resident was burdened with over £45,000 in fraudulent bills linked to a business opened in their name without consent. Gideon Amos, MP for Taunton … Read More
‘I’ll Fight for Beaches, Health, and the Futures of Young People’ Saturday, August 16, 2025 weston health beaches youth community inclusion economy mp publichealth education For Dan Aldridge, Member of Parliament for Weston-super-Mare, Weston isn’t just where he lives—it’s a place that truly shaped him. Arriving as a teenager when his father’s job brought the family to Sand Bay, Dan’s early years … Read More
Somerset MP Advocates for New Railway Station Amid Housing Development Plans Wednesday, July 30, 2025 somerset railway housing transport publictransport somerton langport development infrastructure mp sport Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, remains determined to secure a new railway station in her constituency following the announcement of new housing developments near a potential station site. … Read More
Somerset MP Faces Scrutiny Over Expenses for Birthday Cards and Alcohol Sunday, July 27, 2025 expenses politics mp somerset rachelgilmour parliament hospitality ipsa controversy publicfunds Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has come under fire after documents revealed she charged birthday cards, golf club hospitality, and alcohol to public expenses — despite an annual salary … Read More