Gideon Amos MP Column Mid August 2026
In his latest MP Column, Taunton and Wellington MP, Gideon Amos outlines his vision to restore the River Tone, repair Firepool Lock and support local business growth
In his latest MP Column, Taunton and Wellington MP, Gideon Amos outlines his vision to restore the River Tone, repair Firepool Lock and support local business growth
Liberal Democrats were the only party not to lose a council seat in North East Lincolnshire, holding firm in East Marsh and surging into second place in Heneage despite the Reform wave.
Reform took control of North East Lincolnshire Council with just 14 of 42 councillors. Here’s what happened behind the leadership vote, who enabled the outcome, and why the Liberal Democrats abstained in protest.
Walking, cycling and wheeling to school is being put at risk. Low-income families face higher heating costs, and some grants to businesses and home owners could stop, following budget cuts by Reform UK-led Essex County Council.
Reform promised change, but after widespread disruption to recycling collections, its response was that the problem was “nothing new”. Liberal Democrats say residents deserve better.
Reform promised better-run services, but its first scrutiny meeting left councillors without key information needed to properly scrutinise performance, spending and missed bin collections.