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...
by Rachel Gilmour | May 1, 2024 | News
Rachel Gilmour made an emotional visit to Foxes Hotel on Thursday, April 25. She met staff and students at this unique inclusive hospitality learning centre in Minehead. Foxes Hotel is the only facility which offers training in hospitality for youngsters with learning...
by Rachel Gilmour | Apr 22, 2024 | News
Sewage spills into the Rivers Parrett and Washford doubled in 2023 compared to the year before, statistics reveal. Sewage was dumped into the rivers for over 4,400 hours – including bathing water areas at Burnham Jetty and Blue Anchor West. Liberal Democrat...
