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...
by Rachel Gilmour | May 23, 2024 | News
I am delighted that the often-ignored communities in Devon and Somerset have finally been granted their wish for a General Election: In recent months I have visited over 20,000 homes in almost every town, village and hamlet across Tiverton & Minehead. The support...
by Rachel Gilmour | May 16, 2024 | News
– Liberal Democrat amendment in Parliament would have seen water companies in court for worst sewage offences – Environment Agency backs calls for water company bosses to face criminal action – Conservative MPs vote down “justice for swimmers,...
by Rachel Gilmour | May 1, 2024 | News
Rachel Gilmour attended the launch of the UK’s first electric mobile food bank in Watchet on Tuesday, April 30. Quantock Food Bank is based at Watchet Methodist Church but Tuesday saw the launch of its mobile van. The van is powered by electricity and is fitted with...