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Tessa Munt MP 🔶

@tessamunt.bsky.social
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LibDem MP for Wells and Mendip Hills. Passionate to serve my home area with energy, experience, and deep care for people. tessa.munt.mp@parliament.uk

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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Thanks @thereforme.bsky.social! There must be serious review of the government’s inadequate response to #ME, with its cost to us all. Still considering best options to call for including @georgemonbiot.bsky.social proposed public inquiry, Select Committee Inquiry, a Czar or even referral to HSSIB.
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This week, Window 2 of the Sustainable Farming Incentive 26 Scheme opened. The £233 million pot had gone within 6 hours. Countless farmers who were ready to apply were locked out of the system. A lifeline for so many became a lottery. It's devastating. The Government must sort this urgently.
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Thank you so much, George! Your conclusion speaks volumes, reflecting so much that I hear from #pwME.
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Fab to join @sascampaigns.bsky.social and the @mcsuk.bsky.social on Brighton beach yesterday morning. It was good to catch up too with Giles Bristow, CEO of Surfers Against Sewage, to hear more about their work to protect our coastlines and marine life.
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Great to be at the LibDem Party Conference! I’ve attended for many years and always look forward to hearing from campaigners and activists, and seeing friends from across the West Country and beyond. I love being part of a unique and distinctive culture where all policy is voted on by members.
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 06/09/2026
Women are suffering horrific injuries and dying in childbirth. This national scandal cannot continue. This week, we’ll force a vote in Parliament to demand safer maternity care for every mum. Britain must be the safest place to have a baby.
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Too many #pwME tell me of NHS services where there is no accommodation for their ME related needs, and engagement sets them back rather than helping. I’ve written to minister Karin Smyth MP asking that the new Single Patient Record includes information on such needs - a sensible low cost measure
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
To continue to put on the pressure, I’ve tabled three new amendments for next week’s Report stage of the Health Bill. Each asks the government to have regard to the needs of persons with long-term, complex or fluctuating conditions - #pwME 👇🏽 Thanks to @actionforme.bsky.social for help with these.
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Congrats to James Frith MP, newly appointed as the Minister for Health Innovation, with responsibility for ME. I’ve written to him on ME emphasising that given the numbers, and the length and extent of suffering, ME represents a significant burden at personal level, to society and to our economy.
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Chris Ponting @cgatist.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Today is the 1-year anniversary of the #DecodeME genetics preprint. It was an emotional day for many including everyone in the team that delivered the project #pwME #MEcfs @actionforme.bsky.social institute-genetics-cancer.ed.ac.uk/sites/defaul...
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
I popped in to the busy Strawberry Line Cycle Project last week. The team does a great job keeping dozens of bikes and trikes (including some for those with mobility issues) maintained and ready to hire out. Its shop at Yatton Station, just metres from the Strawberry Line, is worth a visit.
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Thanks so much to @hopefullizzy.bsky.social for sharing the reality of her life with #SevereME - one of 300,000+ in UK On #SevereMEDay I honour all your continued determination and resilience. Time for respect for NG206, proper medical education, investment in research and services, proper data.
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Thanks to everyone who contributed to such a powerful account. @andyburnham.bsky.social spoke of govt investing in people’s success rather than paying for failure. A year on from #DecodeME results it’s time for serious investment in the research to address the cost to us all of #SevereME. #MECFS
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I am really looking forward to my next Parliament Insight Day, which will take place in early September. There are a few spaces left, so if you are from Wells and Mendip Hills constituency, 17-23, and interested in politics, please do get in touch! 👉🏾Tessa.Munt.MP@parliament.uk
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
For years, our local waterways have been pumped full of sewage, all while water bills rise, and water companies report profits. The PM must stand up for our communities, and hand our water infrastructure back to the people who actually use and rely on it. 👇🏽 sheptonmallet.nub.news/news/local-n...
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MP demands action after 11,704 sewage spill hours
Wells and Mendip Hills MP Tessa Munt has demanded water industry reform after analysis found 11,704 hours of sewage spills in local waterways last year.
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
From Axbridge to Burtle to Croscombe all the way to Yatton, my Wells and Mendip Hills constituency is definitely not Manchester. One size doesn’t fit all… www.burnham-on-sea.com/news/local-m...
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Local MP Tessa Munt urges incoming PM to prioritise rural communities in devolution plans
Tessa Munt, MP for Wells and rural areas around Burnham-On-Sea, has says the PM-in-waiting must not neglect rural communities in devolution plans.
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Last Tuesday, when the Hillsborough Bill finally became law, was one of those days in Parliament when I felt particularly proud to be your MP. Public officials lied repeatedly to the Hillsborough families. People in Somerset have told me about dishonesty and cover ups The unfairness drives me wild
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The Chinook Justice Campaign @chinookjustice.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Thanks to @tessamunt.bsky.social for urging @andyburnham.bsky.social to take up our case quickly given the decision by the High Court that we were out of time to uncover a cover up! Sir Alan Campbell clearly thinks the new PM "isn't one that's going to give up on this matter either" #chinookjustice
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Tim Reid @timreidmedia.com · 16/07/2026
Great to see @tessamunt.bsky.social urging @andyburnham.bsky.social to take the Chinook case quickly given the decision by the High Court that they were out of time to uncover a cover up!
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
👇🏽 Great to see the Health Bill Committee debating my amendment for real. Many thanks to @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social for moving the amendment, to @abrokenbattery.bsky.social for sharing the recording, and to @actionforme.bsky.social for developing the concept. Stronger together! #pwME
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
👇🏽Delighted that my amendment to the Health Bill was debated in the Bill Committee, highlighting the poor and patchy implementation of NG206 guidance on ME five years on from adoption. We must see this hard earned achievement implemented properly. Thank you @meassociation.org.uk for sharing this.
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Five years after publication of the NICE guidance on ME - NG206 - implementation is still poor. My amendment to the Health Bill highlights this, requiring that a period be set for compliance and that the Health Secretary publish an annual statement. 🙏🏽 @actionforme.bsky.social for helpful advice.
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Lizzy @hopefullizzy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Please could you support @tessamunt.bsky.social amendment Clause 47 of the Health Bill? This would make it possible to have vital clinical needs & adjustments on patient record. Things like this are vital. Eg “adjustments for severe noise or light sensitivity” “will arrive with stretcher transport”
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Lovely to spend time at ‘Churchill and Langford in the Park’, and on Armed Forces Day, to recognise the service of those who’ve protected us all, both now and in the past. Fantastic music from the Royal Marines Association Concert Band in a packed marquee on a beautiful sunny June afternoon. 🙏🏽
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The NHS Modernisation Bill going through Parliament will set the stall for the NHS for coming years. By tabling amendments I’m looking to address specific issues for #pwME and similar conditions. First target… the Single Patient Record (SPR)… 🙏🏽 @actionforME.bsky.social for sharing its thinking.
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Let's talk: SEND review Join me online on Monday from 7-8pm to hear from I.P.S.E.A, the leading charity in the field of SEND law in England, and share your views. 👉🏾 www.ipsea.org.uk Please email tessa.munt.mp@parliament.uk to sign up for the link.
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Thanks to @adamjamesdance.bsky.social for highlighting the dire situation with #NHS #dentists in #Somerset. Something has to shift…
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Thanks for very helpful roundup of #MEAwarenessMonth activities, announcements, and media appearances - great to see so many initiatives from #ME organisations. I’m very aware of continuing concerns re health & care provisions for severe and v severe ME, & need for substantive investment in research
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Every year some 14 billion cans are recycled. But councils are being 'misled' and are losing out on millions. The system needs to be completely overhauled. #CanTheCanScam 👇🏽 www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
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Aluminium recycling 'rip off' uncovered as MP says 'misled' councils losing out
EXCLUSIVE: MP Tessa Munt is calling for an overhaul of the recycling system, which involves 14 billion cans a year, saying councils are being 'misled' and are losing out on millions
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Delighted that BBC Morning Live aired such a helpful piece about #ME today after its previous use of ‘CFS’. Congrats to the many #pwME who complained, that you were listened to. Thanks to BBC for such a vigorous response, and, as ever, to @abrokenbattery.bsky.social for sharing so effectively.
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Earlier today I asked a Question of MoD Ministers about the date on which the *first* documents relating to the Chinook Air Crash were locked down and why there appears to be no Ministerial oversight and responsibility when documents are closed to the public. #ChinookJustice
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Thank you to the President of the Bath & West Show for my lovely buffet lunch today. Caught up with Minette Batters and Mel Squires for a chat about food and farming on the way to the NFU tent.
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Yesterday morning Somerset Councillor Ros Wyke and I met Wales & West Utilities about their proposed closure of the A371 Cheddar to Wells road for the 6 weeks of the summer holiday. We explained the business catastrophes which would unfold with such timing. Great that they have agreed to postpone!
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Pleased to co-sign this letter to challenge this unacceptable situation. We shouldn’t be denied these opportunities to all see English soccer teams gain Euro-glory. Go Villa!
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Calling all 17-23 year olds in Wells and Mendip Hills constituency! If you are interested in a career in politics, join me in Parliament for a day - for a tour, workshop, Q & A, and the chance to watch a debate. The first date is 1 July - email me at tessa.munt.mp@parliament.uk to find out more.
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Congratulations to Cllr Denise Denis, who started her term as the 652nd Mayor of Wells on Saturday. #Somerset
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Thinking of the #ME community this #BlueSunday, especially those who are struggling to participate or for whom it brings painful memories. You are not forgotten.
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Dr Jo Greer @drjogreer.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
@tessamunt.bsky.social for the #BlueSunday concert 'For those of you living with ME, please know you’re not forgotten. I & many others are committed to bring about the essential changes in attitude, in care & most of all...the prospects of treatment that for too many years you’ve been waiting for.'
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Dr Jo Greer @drjogreer.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Amazing musical performances and messages from Prof Chris Ponting @cgatist.bsky.social and @tessamunt.bsky.social All donations to the ME/CFS research at the University of Edinburgh.. www.justgiving.com/page/i4bsc26
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Blue Sunday for ME - Online Concert 2026: Fundraising for ME/CFS Research
Help Isaac Greer raise money to support The University of Edinburgh
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Congrats to all involved in securing this critical funding! However, I understand that it is only sufficient for the next phase with a further £15m needed for all that is envisaged. SequenceME is reliant on charities and personal donations to fundraise for this. Sonya Chowdhury called it well…
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
I’m so aware that #WorldMEDay is painful for many, bringing home how tough it is to have #ME, and the seeming lack of progress. Please be reassured that many of us in Parliament do care, and are working at bringing about meaningful change. Change is inevitably slow, but I’m really encouraged.
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Happy Somerset Day, everyone! Great to join with the Speaker and other Somerset MPs to celebrate our wonderful county! #Somerset #SomersetDay @adamjamesdance.bsky.social @sarahdykeld.bsky.social @rachelgilmourld.bsky.social @gideonamos.bsky.social
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
I came across this stunning wisteria in a lovely garden this week. One of the many joys of doorknocking in the beautiful Mendip Hills in Somerset.
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
I had great fun at #yattfest this weekend. Lovely to speak to so many people, meeting Mike and Zoe from Avon & Somerset Police; serving cider with Tom and Henry in the Thatchers’ box; and helping the team in the Strawberry Line Café & Community Cycle Hire tent. Congratulations to the organisers!
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 01/05/2026
When Liberal Democrat councils are doing this well, it’s no surprise even Kemi Badenoch wants a share of the credit.
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 23/04/2026
The Lib Dem plan would halve bills and save families £870 a year on average. Add your name to back the plan - libdems.org.uk/energy
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Halve Energy Bills
The Lib Dem plan would break the link between gas prices and energy costs, so people can enjoy the benefits of cheap, clean power.
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 23/04/2026
🔶 LIB DEM WIN - CUTTING YOUR BILLS ✂️ The Government has finally listened to Ed Davey and announced they will break the link between gas prices and electricity prices. Electricity from solar or wind is now much cheaper than gas. But people aren’t seeing the benefit of cheap renewable power.
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Tessa Munt MP 🔶 @tessamunt.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
I was delighted to have the opportunity to highlight the government’s continued poor treatment of the Chinook families in PMQs today and to hear the PM commit to a meeting. The Chinook should never have flown. The MoD needs to face up to this and treat the families with decency. #ChinookJustice
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Katharine Cheston @kacheston.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Thank you so much for sharing, @tessamunt.bsky.social I'm really looking forward to sharing more on Monday 11th May (12.00-13.30 BST). You can join us (for free) via Zoom www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gender-aff... @durhamimh.bsky.social @vpatton.bsky.social @literarti.bsky.social
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Gender, affective injustice & ‘the greatest medical scandal of the 21st c.'
Katharine Cheston discusses the treatment of people with ME and its wider implications in terms of affective injustice in healthcare.
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