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Gideon Amos MP

@gideonamos.bsky.social
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Member of Parliament for Taunton & Wellington in Somerset’s proud Liberal tradition. Published by: S Green 83 TA1 1DN

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 03/09/2026
Farage has always behaved as though the rules apply to everyone but him. These allegations against Reform look like the latest example. Lib Dem Cabinet Office spokesperson @lisasmartmp.bsky.social has written to the police and the electoral commission asking them to investigate.
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Gideon Amos MP @gideonamos.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Community led housing schemes around stations and elsewhere are what’s needed - not the top down developer-led approach we’re seeing from this government - time for Andy Burnham to instead commit to our ambitious @libdems.org.uk target for 150k social homes per year www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Full steam ahead to fast-track more homes near stations
Thousands of quality homes to be built closer to stations, cutting commute times and helping families live closer to work, school and transport
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Danny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Bluetongue is spreading, and we need to get ahead of it rather than constantly playing catch-up. meonvalleytimes.co.uk/mp-demands-a...
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MP demands action as deadly livestock disease spreads rapidly
A disease that can kill sheep and seriously affect cattle is spreading rapidly across the UK, prompting local MP Danny Chambers to call for emergency government action. Reports of suspected blueton…
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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Hundreds turned out in #Taunton on Saturday (July 11) as local MP @gideonamos.bsky.social officially opened the new 'civic square' within the #OrchardGrove estate: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2627973... #LDReporter #Somerset
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Hundreds turn out for opening of Taunton's new 'civic square'
Hundreds of Taunton residents turned out on Saturday (July 11) for the launch of the new 'civic square' within the Orchard Grove estate
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 07/07/2026
Nigel Farage has lined his own pockets and is using this by-election to escape scrutiny. The people of Clacton deserve better.
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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
#Wellington and #Cullompton will get their new railway stations delivered "in parallel" as part of the ' #Devon Metro' vision, @networkrail.bsky.social has confirmed: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2621949... #LDReporter #Somerset @gideonamos.bsky.social @richardfoordld.bsky.social
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New £20m Somerset railway station to be built 'in parallel' with Devon station
Wellington railway station will be delivered by Network Rail by late-2028 alongside its sister project in Cullompton over the border in Devon
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 02/07/2026
Score for Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson @maxwilkinson.bsky.social The Government is now letting pubs stay open for this weekend’s game after he raised the issue in Parliament today! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
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Helen Morgan MP @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Enough is enough. The maternity failings in Shropshire shocked us all. But the same failures have been repeated over and over. Today must be the moment we say no more - no more women should be made to give birth on an unsafe ward.
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Gideon Amos MP @gideonamos.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Great contributions by my @libdems4er.bsky.social colleague @maxwilkinson.bsky.social
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 10/05/2026
We think GB News presenter Camilla Tominey needs a calculator, and a map… 🤦‍♀️
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 09/05/2026
We are the only non-populist party left standing. We are the only party that can defeat Reform. Join us, and fight to build our country up rather than tear it all down. 🔶🇬🇧
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Calum Miller @calummillerld.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
We must get ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz to prevent a cost-of-living catastrophe, but we shouldn’t deploy Navy vessels just because Trump says so. The UK should table an emergency resolution at the UN Security Council to get the Strait open. www.ft.com/content/1ca6...
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Donald Trump warns Nato faces ‘very bad future’ if allies fail to help US in Iran
US president tells the FT in an interview that China summit could be delayed
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Calum Miller @calummillerld.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
We need to know how the Government plans to deal with Iran - and with Donald Trump’s plans for Iran. @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social and I have written to the Defence and Foreign Secretaries today asking them to hold Iran’s leaders to account and to tell Parliament their plans.
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 23/01/2026
How dare the Coward in the White House undermine the bravery and sacrifice of our British troops. Reform and Nigel Farage should be ashamed to associate themselves with him.
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 19/01/2026
Trump is acting like an international gangster. The Prime Minister has tried appeasing him for 12 months and has failed. It's time we finally stood up to him and united with our European allies to make him back down.
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Gideon Amos MP @gideonamos.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
So we’re now finding the “permanently lower business rates” promised by the government actually mean much higher business rates, up 27% for next year for one High Street business in Taunton & Wellington #SavetheHighStreet
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 25/11/2025
Brexit has cost each and every one of us £3,700 a year. But instead of solving the problem, Labour are using Brexit as an excuse to raise your taxes. My message ahead of the Budget: Stop blaming Brexit and start fixing it!
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 19/11/2025
Donald Trump is gunning for the BBC, and Farage is cheering him on. Want to know why? Follow the money…
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Gideon Amos MP @gideonamos.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Councillors no longer to be allowed to decide applications for 150 homes+ This is infantilising of elected representatives and spells the end of meaningful local planning…
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 10/11/2025
I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC. The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 29/10/2025
We just stopped Nigel Farage’s plan to drag Britain out of the ECHR and tear up people’s rights. Farage wanted to scrap Churchill’s legacy and bring us closer to Trump's America.
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 22/10/2025
The Tories can shout at me all they like, but the truth is their Brexit deal it is hurting our country and Labour won’t do anything about it. Today I urged the Prime Minister to actually fix it.
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Gideon Amos MP @gideonamos.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
We need the massive boost to trade that a new Customs Union with the EU would deliver - everyone knows that would do wonders for growth and our economy - well said Ed!
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Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead @rachelgilmourld.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
People across the UK deserve to live in decent, affordable, and stable homes. 🧱 That's why it's encouraging to see developments like Somerset Council's Rainbow Way Project in Minehead and Mid Devon District Council's St George's Court in Tiverton, both focused on supporting local people.✅
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 29/08/2025
Caring shaped my life. It should shape our politics too.
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 16/08/2025
Our plans for more Premier League games to be free-to-air were blocked once – but as all football fans know, the new season brings a fresh chance for victory. That’s why we’ll be bringing back a proposal to Parliament. The government has missed an open goal once - surely they won’t do it again.
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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
#Taunton and #Wellington MP @gideonamos.bsky.social is pushing the government to provide a new school and health hub within the #OrchardGrove development site off the #A38: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2538669... #LDReporter #Somerset
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Taunton MP pushes for new school and health hub at Orchard Grove site
Taunton's MP is pushing for a new school and medical centre at the town's largest housing estate.
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Dave Vetter @davidrvetter.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Ed Davey making the same point right here.
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Ed Davey lays into BBC for 'not exposing' Nigel Farage
During an appearance on BBC Breakfast, Ed Davey called out the broadcaster for giving Farage an 'easy ride' and not 'exposing him.'
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 16/07/2025
If the only way you'll ever hear someone call out Nigel Farage's destructive, divisive politics on the BBC is for me to do it, then so be it.
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 18/07/2025
This record of failure shows water regulation in our country is broken. Water companies are getting away with polluting our rivers on an industrial scale and face little more than a slap on the wrist.
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Fair Political Coverage - we want to hear from ALL our parties @fairpoliticsnow.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Ed Davey is listening to us on this issue. I’m sure the other parties will bring it up too. But it’s not just the BBC. All the broadcasters are over platforming Reform. Our petition is now close to 5k. Sign and pass on. We must hear ALL our parties much more petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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Petition: Ensure plurality of political coverage across UK broadcast media at all times
We want to ensure that a plurality of views from all political parties in Westminster are represented and the nations parliaments are heard all year round, not just election times. The rules for cover...
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
It’s about time the Government came to its senses. We @libdems.org.uk have been demanding Ofwat be scrapped since 2022. We need a tough, effective regulator that finally puts the people of Epsom & Ewell + our waterways first, not Thames Water executives + their profits. buff.ly/2iL8EXx
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Ofwat to be abolished as ministers look to create new water regulator
Move follows intense criticism of utilities over sewage spills, shareholder payouts and ballooning debts
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 10/07/2025
"We have come up with this very cool proposal which could actually mean the difference between life and death." @PippaHeylings.bsky.social
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Gideon Amos MP @gideonamos.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Ed is right to ask the PM about Special Educational Needs & Disability today, local children desperately need more help and support
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 06/07/2025
The BBC are constantly bending over backwards to please Reform. I fear they're becoming a mouthpiece for Nigel Farage, a guy who wants to destroy them.
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 07/07/2025
The SEND system urgently needs fixing, but Ministers mustn't use that as an excuse to balance the books on the backs of disabled children. The government cannot continue to ignore the voices of SEND children and their families. We urgently need a new National Body for SEND.
A photo of Ed Davey hanging out with a disabled child. 

The graphic says: A new national body to end SEND funding postcode lottery.
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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
ICYMI, #Wellington's MP @gideonamos.bsky.social is calling on the government to provide compensation for companies being hit by the ongoing #roadworks on the #A38 and #M5: www.somersetlive.co.... #LDReporter #Somerset
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Compensation for businesses hit by M5 roadworks call made
Businesses are suffering due to a three-month road closure
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 22/06/2025
Iran’s nuclear ambitions pose a grave threat to regional stability and global security. That threat can only truly be eliminated through robust diplomacy. Following the US strikes, it is essential that we work to deescalate the conflict and achieve that diplomatic solution.
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Gideon Amos MP @gideonamos.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
The UK needs to take bolder action on Israel/Gaza - recognition for Palestine is key:
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Gideon Amos MP @gideonamos.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
The negotiations need to start and the bombs stop - as Calum Miller says - that is the Lib Dems’ message
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
So delighted that all 72 LibDem MPs signed this letter to @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social asking the govt to back the ME/CFS Delivery Plan with the resources it deserves. May this be a huge encouragement to the ME community and the start of meaningful change. #WorldMEDay
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Richard Hebditch @richard.hebditch.org · 07/05/2025
This would be good. Maybe Government can accept the amendment from @gideonamos.bsky.social to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill that would do this? (NC10 if you're interested - bills.parliament.uk/bills/3946/s...)
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Amendment NC10 to Planning and Infrastructure Bill to Planning and Infrastructure Bill - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament
Gideon Amos' amendment (NC10) to Planning and Infrastructure Bill, proposed during Committee stage
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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Great to see @gideonamos.bsky.social & @richardfoordld.bsky.social keeping the pressure on Lord Hendy & the DfT to deliver new railway stations for #Wellington & #Cullompton - two truly transformative projects for the south west. somersetleveller.co.uk/news/dozens-... #Somerset #Devon
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Dozens meet rail minister to push case for Wellington rail station | The Somerset Leveller | In Print & Online
Dozesn of campaigners calling for a new rail stations in Wellington and Cullompton met a minister when they descended on Parliament.
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Eddie Crouch @eddiecrouch.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Was great to speak last week @gideonamos.bsky.social You spoke in parliament so movingly about the hundreds of emails you receive from constituents in dental pain.   Change can't come soon enough.
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Calum Miller @calummillerld.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
The UK should insist that the Israeli Govt reopens routes for humanitarian aid to reach the population in Gaza who are trying to live amid the destruction. Withholding essential food, shelter and medicine contravenes international humanitarian law. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Israel blocks entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza
Netanyahu is demanding Hamas agree to a US plan for a ceasefire extension, the Palestinian group says blocking aid is "cheap blackmail".
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 28/02/2025
This is thuggery from Trump and Vance, plain and simple. They are bullying the brave true patriot Zelensky into accepting a deal which effectively hands victory to Russia. Unless the UK and Europe step up, we are facing a betrayal of Ukraine.
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 21/02/2025
🚨Lib Dem win!🚨

 Glad to see the government is listening to our calls for a Youth Mobility Scheme with the EU. This has to be the first step in fixing our broken relationship with the EU.
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
The Government must now go further and faster on defence spending so we can stand up for #Ukraine and ensure our security against an emboldened Vladimir Putin. 🇬🇧🇺🇦 The @libdems.org.uk have a clear plan. 🔶👇
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Gideon Amos MP @gideonamos.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Contemplating how best to call out those seeking to appease Putin - this song speaks volumes:
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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
.@gideonamos.bsky.social & @richardfoordld.bsky.social have urged transport secretary @heidialexander.bsky.social to back plans to restore rail services to #Wellington and #Cullompton as the government's #spendingreview looms large: www.somersetlive.co.... #LDReporter #Somerset #Devon
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South West new railway stations 'at risk' as demands made
Plea made to make sure Wellington and Cullompton get their stations
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