by Rachel Gilmour | Jun 4, 2024 | News
RACHEL GILMOUR has pledged to support the renovation and repair of a Somerset landmark. She visited the Dulverton Weir and Leat network in Dulverton, which fell into disrepair, with its future in the hands of the Dulverton Weir & Leat Conservation Trust. She...
by Rachel Gilmour | May 31, 2024 | News
The Liberal Democrats have launched their ambition to extend free school meals to all primary school children, funded by a new share buyback tax. The government currently only provides meals for all children in reception, year 1 and year 2. In year 3 and above,...
by Rachel Gilmour | May 29, 2024 | News
– Rachel Gilmour, Lib Dem parliamentary candidate for the new Tiverton & Minehead constituency, warns: “Too many families now feel unsafe in their own homes” as new figures show some areas see over nine in ten burglary cases go unsolved- Liberal Democrats...
by Rachel Gilmour | May 29, 2024 | News
The Liberal Democrats have warned that the Conservative Party’s plans to spend £2.5 billion on National Service would lead to cuts to vital services in Somerset and Devon. The Conservatives have said their plans would be paid for by slashing funding for local areas...
by Rachel Gilmour | May 24, 2024 | News
Labour’s plans to add VAT to independent school fees could cost the country £650m annually according to Treasury figures – with a significant impact on local state schools and local primaries. The UK Treasury calculated the figures based on 100,000 students...
