Long-Awaited Reopening of Toilets in Chard
After a prolonged period of closure, the public toilets in Chard have finally reopened, thanks to the efforts of local Lib Dem councillors and the Chard Town Council.
11 Aug 2025
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Adam Dance MP presses Government for answers on future of Crewkerne Hospital beds
Adam Dance, Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, has submitted a formal Parliamentary Question to the Health Secretary, asking what assessment has been made of the Ten Year Health Plan’s impact on community hospital beds in the Yeovil constituency.
5 Aug 2025
Adam Dance MP calls for profit cap on “profiteering” private SEND providers
The Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil Constituency, Adam Dance, has criticised “profiteering” by many private special educational needs providers, as the party calls for a cap on their profits to end the scandal.
4 Aug 2025
Adam Dance MP submits renewed call for intervention on Yeovil stroke unit closure
Adam Dance, Member of Parliament for Yeovil, has submitted a second formal call-in request to the Secretary of State for Health, Wes Streeting, urging him to reconsider the decision to close the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) at Yeovil District Hospital.
24 Jul 2025
Adam Dance MP: “Scrapping Ofwat is a step forward - but now we need action to clean up our rivers”
Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, Adam Dance, has welcomed the news that Ofwat is set to be replaced with a tougher regulator as an important step forward in the fight to end sewage pollution.
23 Jul 2025
Crewkerne beds must be protected, says Dance, as he joins calls for care reform
Adam Dance, Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, has called on Somerset NHS leaders to give firm guarantees on the future of beds at Crewkerne Community Hospital.
21 Jul 2025
Statement: Crewkerne Community Hospital
"In recent weeks, I have received a number of messages from concerned residents about the future of Crewkerne Community Hospital. I want to thank everyone who has been in touch. Your concerns are heard......."
16 Jul 2025
Adam Dance MP raises gender gap in autism and ADHD diagnosis and calls for fairer SEND reform
Adam Dance, Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, has called on the Government to address the significant gender gap in autism and ADHD diagnoses, warning that women and girls are being systematically overlooked in the current system.
15 Jul 2025
Adam Dance MP presses Government on rising child poverty in Yeovil
Adam Dance, Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, has challenged the Government over its failure to tackle rising levels of child poverty in South Somerset.
7 Jul 2025
Adam Dance MP: “The National Maternity Review Cannot Forget Somerset”
Adam Dance, the Member of Parliament for Yeovil, has today called on the Health Secretary Wes Streeting MP to ensure that Somerset and the South West are not overlooked in the Government’s announced national review into maternity services.
24 Jun 2025
Adam Dance MP: “We need a better understanding of ADHD in our prison system”
Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, Adam Dance, has called for improved data collection and earlier support for people with ADHD in the criminal justice system...
17 Jun 2025
Government fails to deliver accessible social housing for disabled people in rural areas
Adam Dance, Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, has challenged the government over its failure to ensure adequate provision of accessible social housing for disabled people...
17 Jun 2025
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Economy & Business
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.
SO
by Sarah Olney
21 Sep 2026
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Defending Democracy
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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20 Sep 2026
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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.
AS
20 Sep 2026
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