Taunton and Wellington MP Accused of 'NIMBYism' in Heated Housing Debate Monday, June 29, 2026 nimby housing planning greenbelt development parliament conservation reform affordablehousing somerset During a contentious debate in the House of Commons, Taunton and Wellington MP Gideon Amos was labeled a “NIMBY” by Housing Secretary Steve Reed. The term, short for “Not In My Back Yard,” is often used to … Read More
Starmer Resigns as Prime Minister: Bath Residents Show Political Fatigue Amidst Rapid Leadership Changes Monday, June 22, 2026 starmer bath primeminister politics resignation fatigue leadership policy uk parliament On Monday, June 22, Sir Keir Starmer stepped down as Prime Minister after serving 717 days in office, marking the sixth person to hold the position in just ten years. His tenure was marked by significant, often controversial … Read More
Minehead MP Urges Government to Fund Reopening of Vital Coastal Road Monday, May 25, 2026 minehead coastalroad transport infrastructure somerset economy governmentfunding parliament economicgrowth somersetcouncil Rachel Gilmour, the MP for Minehead, has strongly urged the government to allocate funding for the reopening of the B3191 Cleeve Hill coastal road, a vital transport link currently closed due to coastal erosion concerns. This … Read More
Minehead MP Urges Government to Fund Reopening of Crucial Coastal Road Monday, May 25, 2026 minehead coastalroad infrastructure somerset economy transport governmentfunding parliament economicgrowth mp Minehead’s MP has stepped up to demand government funding for the reopening of the B3191 Cleeve Hill coastal road, a key artery between Watchet and Blue Anchor. The road, which served as an essential diversion for … Read More
Bath’s Political Landscape Shifts: Green or Reform MP Could Emerge in Next General Election Monday, April 6, 2026 bath politics election liberaldemocrats greenparty reformparty thirdparties voting parliament ukpolitics For decades, many believed that voting for a third-party candidate was a wasted effort. That notion, however, feels outdated in today’s political climate. By 2026, the idea of “third parties” seems to be dissolving … Read More
Arrested MP Dan Norris Affirms Commitment to Serving Constituents Amid Serious Allegations Sunday, February 8, 2026 dannorris mp allegations sexualoffence parliament constituency investigation bail proxyvote avonsomerset Dan Norris, the MP for North East Somerset and Hanham, has made one of his first public statements following his arrest on multiple serious allegations. Norris, who remains on conditional bail, is accused of rape, sexual … Read More