MPs Urge Immediate Investment as Taunton Maternity Unit Rebuild Delayed Until 2033 Saturday, August 16, 2025 maternity musgrove somerset nhs investment healthcare hospital mps yeovil rebuild Two Somerset MPs have recently visited the maternity unit at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, to observe the serious challenges it currently faces. Gideon Amos, representing Taunton and Wellington, and Adam Dance of Yeovil, … Read More
‘Imperative’ That UK Recognises Palestine as Seven Somerset MPs Sign Letter Monday, July 28, 2025 palestine uk somerset gaza crisis recognition mps twostatesolution humanitarian aid Frome and East Somerset MP Anna Sabine has urged the UK government to do more to resolve the crisis in Gaza, joining six other Somerset MPs in a growing call for official recognition of Palestine as an independent state. … Read More
How Somerset’s MPs Voted on Assisted Dying Bill Friday, June 20, 2025 assisteddying legislation parliament somerset kimleadbeater mps euthanasia endoflife freevote safeguards In a closely contested vote, MPs have approved plans to legalise assisted dying, with the bill passing by a margin of just 23 votes. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, now … Read More
Somerset MPs Unite to Condemn ‘Disgraceful’ Closure of Yeovil Maternity Unit Friday, June 6, 2025 yeovil maternity closure nhs somerset scbu healthcare recruitment mps trust Somerset’s MPs have come together in strong opposition to the closure of Yeovil Hospital’s maternity services, branding the decision “disgraceful.” On May 12, the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust announced that the … Read More
DEFRA Chair Visits Somerset Farm to Address Agricultural Challenges and Innovations Saturday, May 31, 2025 defra farming somerset agriculture foodsecurity greenenergy regulations sustainability mps rural Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Chair Alistair Carmichael MP recently visited Landmark Farm in Wanstrow, Somerset, to engage directly with local farmers about the challenges and opportunities in sustainable … Read More
Minister Objects to Kneecap Performing at Glastonbury Amid Terrorism Investigation Thursday, May 1, 2025 kneecap glastonbury terrorism investigation rap cabinet minister house of commons mps police Cabinet Minister Lucy Powell has expressed strong opposition to rap group Kneecap performing at the Glastonbury festival, citing widespread disapproval within the House of Commons. The Belfast band is presently under … Read More