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 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
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
Assisted Dying Moves Closer to Legalisation After MPs' Historic Vote Friday, June 20, 2025 assisteddying euthanasia endoflife legislation parliament terminalillness healthcare law consciencevote publicopinion 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 … Read More
MP Dan Norris Votes by Proxy Amid Ongoing Investigation and Parliamentary Ban Friday, May 30, 2025 dannorris parliament proxyvoting investigation sexualoffences labourparty standingorders suspension constituency legislation 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 … Read More
Yeovil Maternity Ward Closure Faces Parliamentary Scrutiny Tuesday, May 27, 2025 yeovil maternity closure healthcare nhs staffing safety parliament somerset icb 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 … Read More