Youngsters Quiz Lords and Explore London on Educational Adventure Friday, September 19, 2025 education citizenship history democracy london parliament students houseoflords heritage learning Year six pupils from St Mary’s Church of England Primary School and Nursery in Writhlington, Radstock, experienced a unique educational trip to Westminster on Monday, September 15. As part of their curriculum on British … Read More
Somerset MPs Urge Action Against Flood Prevention Funding Cuts Friday, September 5, 2025 somerset flooding floodprevention environmentagency parliament defra rivers funding councillors floodrisk Somerset’s MPs have voiced serious concerns over planned cuts to flood prevention and river maintenance in the county, urging Parliament to debate the issue urgently. In mid-August, the Environment Agency (EA) revealed it … Read More
Tributes Pour In for David Warburton, the ‘Defender of Somerset,’ Following His Sudden Death Monday, September 1, 2025 davidwarburton somerset parliament mp resignation allegations tribute suddendeath politics london David Warburton, the former Conservative MP for Somerton and Frome, has died suddenly at the age of 59. Known as a passionate advocate and “defender of Somerset,” Warburton’s death was reported last week after he … Read More
Somerset MP Rachel Gilmour Faces Scrutiny Over Expense Claims Sunday, July 27, 2025 expenses mp somerset rachelgilmour controversy parliament ipsa birthdaycards alcohol hospitality 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 her £91,000 annual … 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
Somerset Vineyard Tax Break Exclusion Sparks Outrage Friday, July 18, 2025 somerset wine vineyard tax relief englishwineweek cider parliament policy reform Ministers are facing criticism for excluding small English vineyards from a tax relief scheme that currently benefits brewers and cider makers. Sir Ashley Fox, the MP for Bridgwater, highlighted this issue during a … Read More