57% Concerned About Food Prices Rising Due to Family Farm Tax
New research reveals that 57% of people in the South West believe food prices will increase because of the Family Farm Tax announced in the Budget
27 Nov 2024
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Long A&E Waits in Somerset Hit Nearly 13,000 Mark
Nearly 13,000 patients in Somerset endured waits of 12 hours or more in A&E, new figures from NHS England reveal.
15 Nov 2024
121 Farms in Yeovil face new ‘Family Farm Tax,’ MP Adam Dance urges Government to reverse decision
A proposed "family farm tax" could impact 121 farms in Yeovil and South Somerset following a government decision to reduce inheritance tax relief for farmers.
8 Nov 2024
Adam Dance MP responds to the cancellation of the scheme to dual the A358 Ilminster to Taunton
“I am relieved this proposal has now been cancelled as the scheme was, in my view, too extensive and too expensive, and would have remained in planning for many years to come."
4 Nov 2024
Liberal Democrats will hold the Government’s “feet to the fire” on extra NHS funding
The Liberal Democrats have said they will hold the Government’s “feet to the fire” in response to the Autumn Budget today.
30 Oct 2024
Adam Dance MP Proudly Supports Liberal Democrat Motions to Address Health and Care Crises on Party’s First Opposition Day in 15 Years
Adam Dance MP, Liberal Democrat representative for Yeovil and South Somerset, has expressed his pride in voting in favour of two critical motions aimed at tackling the UK's healthcare and social care crises.
17 Oct 2024
Immediate Attention Needed for NHS as Somerset NHS Trust Misses Critical Cancer Treatment Target, Says Adam Dance MP
Adam Dance, Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, has called for the NHS to be the top priority in the upcoming Budget after new figures revealed that Somerset NHS Foundation Trust missed its cancer treatment target in August.
14 Oct 2024
Adam Dance MP Marks 100 Days in Office
Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil Adam Dance has today marked his first 100 days in office by reaffirming his commitment to saving the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit at Yeovil District Hospital and opposing cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment.
11 Oct 2024
Adam Dance MP demands bosses bonus ban for Wessex Water and South West Water following new Ofwat report
Adam Dance, Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil and South Somerset, has called for an immediate ban on executive bonuses at Wessex Water and South West Water.
8 Oct 2024
Justice Jimba Wins in Yeovil Summerlands
Jimba Justice has won the Yeovil Summerlands by-election on behalf of the Liberal Democrats for a place on Yeovil Town Council.
7 Oct 2024
6,400 Over 80s at Risk of Losing Winter Fuel Payments in Yeovil Constituency as Adam Dance MP Calls on Government to “Change Course”
In light of alarming new statistics, Liberal Democrat MP Adam Dance has revealed that 6,400 residents aged over 80 in Yeovil Constituency are at risk of losing their Winter Fuel Payments due to government cuts.
24 Sep 2024
Adam Dance MP Celebrates Opening of Leonardo’s New Single-Site Logistics Hub
Adam Dance MP marked the official opening of the new Single-Site Logistics Hub at Leonardo in Yeovil on Wednesday evening, further strengthening the company’s position as a cornerstone of the local economy...
20 Sep 2024
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A Fair Shot: Reforming Recruitment
For too many entry-level jobseekers, applying for a job has increasingly turned into a robotic, dehumanising hurdle. Liberal Democrats believe that fair hiring practices are essential for equal opportunity.
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by Sarah Olney
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The Liberal Democrats have always believed that power belongs to the people, not foreign states, tech algorithms, or wealthy elites. Our new policy will defend British democracy, root out dark money, and rebuild public trust from the ground up.
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Making Music Matter
Liberal Democrat members have passed a new policy to safeguard creators from AI exploitation, support grassroots venues, tear down barriers to touring, and rebuild music education for every child.
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20 Sep 2026
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