Conservatives Slam Liberal Democrats for Failing Somerset's Roads Saturday, 15 June, 2024 Residents in Somerset are facing unprecedented neglect of their roads under the current Liberal Democrat administration. Since the Liberal Democrats took control of Somerset Council in May 2022, the condition of our roads has deteriorated significantly, leaving countless potholes and safety defects unaddressed. The figures speak for themselves. In May 2022, when the Conservatives left County Hall... Local News
Dawn Denton - One Year Done 25th May 2023 I can barely believe that it has been a year since I was elected to represent Frome North. It has truly been a remarkable 12 months. I have loved (almost) every... ArticlesLocal NewsMediaOpinionsReports
NHS 10th May 2023 We are committed to cutting waiting lists in the NHS to ensure people can access the care they need when they need it. Yesterday we unveiled our plan to expand... ArticlesLocal NewsMediaOpinionsReports
Mike Lewis 6th May 2023 It is with very great sadness that we advise of the passing of Mike Lewis. We will miss him greatly. More details will follow as they are available, but in the... Articles
Police and Crime Commisioner surveys in Bruton 14th April 2023 Tom and Lucy visited parts of Bruton last Friday with a Police and Crime Commisioner survey on behalf of Mark Shelford. It was really interesting to speak with... ArticlesLocal NewsReports
Sir Keir Starmer wins the Hypocrisy Prize for 2023 and its only March 23rd March 2023 Last night Labour's leader, Sir Keir Starmer led his Labour MPs in voting against Conservative plans to keep more doctors in the NHS and to cut the waiting list... ArticlesMediaOpinions
Lib Dems Sideline Parish Councils In Proposed Local Community Networks (LCNs) 1st March 2023 The Lib Dems have announced their proposals for Local Community Networks (LCNs). These were intended to be an opportunity to devolve functions and budgets to... Local News
Penny Mordaunt Dinner 17th February 2023 The Association was privileged to welcome a very special guest speaker to its dinner at The Shrubbery in Ilminster on 17th February. Apart from being the Member... Local News
Tom Power 24th January 2023 Wincanton and Bruton TOM POWER Being elected to Somerset Council has been an enjoyable rollercoaster especially due to what’s been happening in Westminster, but... Articles
LIB DEMS GIVETH - BUT ALSO TAKETH AWAY 16th November 2022 Another week, another perplexing decision by the Liberal Democrats. This time, it's the local parish councils that will suffer. The Liberal Democrats are... Local News
Our record-breaking package of support for UK arts and culture sector 6th July 2020 Today we have announced a world-leading £1.57 billion package of emergency grants and loans to protect Britain’s world-class cultural, arts and heritage... National News
Boris Johnson unveils a New Deal for Britain 30th June 2020 The Prime Minister this morning set out our ‘New Deal’, an ambitious economic strategy to rebuild Britain across the UK, putting jobs, skills and infrastructure... National News
Meet our new MPs: Dr Kieran Mullan, Crewe and Nantwich 25th June 2020 Meet Dr Kieran Mullan, the new MP for Crewe and Nantwich. National News
The Prime Minister’s Update on One-Metre Plus and the fight against COVID-19 24th June 2020 The Prime Minister has set out further changes to lockdown measures in England to enable people to see more of their friends and family, help businesses get... National News
Your Questions Answered by: Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer 18th June 2020 Your questions answered by Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer. National News
Shop safely today: shops can reopen their doors in England 15th June 2020 From June 15th, shops are able to reopen their doors in England, in the next step in our careful easing of lockdown – provided they are meeting robust safety... National News