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...
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,...
