Somerset MP Sarah Dyke took a hands-on look at the pressures facing emergency services by spending a day riding along with an ambulance crew in Glastonbury. On September 29, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and …
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 …
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 …
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 was found at …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Assisted dying is one step closer to becoming legal in England and Wales after MPs voted in favour of a landmark Bill. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, proposed by Kim Leadbeater, received majority support in the …
Dan Norris, the Member of Parliament for North East Somerset and Hanham, has resumed voting on parliamentary matters through a proxy, despite being banned from accessing the parliamentary estate due to an ongoing police …
The temporary closure of the maternity unit at Yeovil District Hospital is set to be addressed in the House of Commons next week. Adam Dance, the Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, has secured an Adjournment Debate scheduled for …
Wera Hobhouse, the Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Bath, was denied entry to Hong Kong last month during a private visit to see her son and newborn grandson. Despite her repeated requests, she has yet to receive any …
Westminster recently bore witness to Bath’s flourishing culinary scene as the city’s top food and drink artisans tantalized the tastes of Parliament. Dubbed ‘A Taste of Bath,’ this gastronomic extravaganza showcased a …
A delegation of 30 individuals from the South West recently made a direct plea to Parliament, urging the government to allocate funding for the construction of new railway stations in Wellington and Cullompton. Organized by …
A government petition advocating for free TV licences for all individuals over the age of 66 has garnered substantial support, with tens of thousands of signatures. Presently, only over-75s who receive Pension Credit, or have …