South West · England · 73,268Boundary · 2023

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Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Somerton and Frome.

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Apr 2026

Won by LD in its first election in 2024. Covers Street, Glastonbury and Wincanton. Population 85,338, notably older (median age 48 vs 41 nationally).

Dyke has been one of the more visible Somerset MPs in recent months, combining local advocacy with parliamentary action on constituency issues. Most notably, she hosted a flood symposium following Storm Chandra's impact on the area, secured a ministerial visit, and pushed for the Environment Agency to reopen its consultation -- work that earned strong local press coverage. She also led a Westminster Hall debate calling for government support for Somerset's carnival circuit, chairing a local roundtable beforehand and making detailed arguments about the cultural and economic stakes. Earlier in the year, she publicly warned about hospitality business rate rises in the Commons, and the subsequent government U-turn drew favourable coverage crediting her advocacy.

Her voting participation sits at 62% -- below the Commons average -- though she votes 100% in line with the Liberal Democrats when she does attend. Her stance profile flags consistent opposition to tax increases and support for victims' rights and parliamentary scrutiny, all characteristic Lib Dem positions. She has one recorded rebel vote: in May 2025 she backed a cross-party amendment to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill that her party opposed. Her speeches concentrate on economy and jobs, education, social care, and the environment, and she sits on the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee. In October 2025 she was appointed to the Lib Dem rural affairs frontbench.

287
Commons votes
This parliament
£28k
Median income
HMRC · 2024
73.3k
Electorate
2024 GE

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§ 06This week in Westminster.Live · today’s sittingOrder Paper · refreshed daily

Dyke’s scheduled Commons activity this week — whipped divisions, oral questions, debates — drawn from the House of Commons Order Paper.

§ 07The record, at a glance.320 divisions voted

Two readings of the same data. Issue volume shows where Dyke has cast the most ballots — a proxy for engagement, not direction. Notable votes are the moments where the whip was free or where they broke ranks.

Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted · cumulative this Parliament
Taxation
70
Economy
62
Employment
39
Crime & Policing
34
Education
26
Welfare and Benefits
26
Notable votes
Free votes and rebellions — moments the MP’s own judgment matters more than the whip
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill Report Stage: New Clause 1412 May 2025
Aye
§ 08The local picture.8 wards

Constituencies are not uniform. Below — the local council make-up, key facts worth knowing, and the neighbouring seats on either side.

WardCouncillorVotesParty
Blackmoor ValeNicola Clark1,590Liberal
Blackmoor ValeSarah Joanne Dyke1,814Liberal
Castle CaryKevin Messenger1,247Liberal
Curry Rivel LangportMike Stanton1,634Liberal
Curry Rivel LangportRichard John Wilkins1,711Liberal
GlastonburyNick Cottle1,244Liberal
GlastonburySusannah Hart1,025Conserva
MartockEmily Jane Pearlstone989Liberal
MartockJohn Allison Bailey1,388Liberal
SomertonStephen Richard John Page1,212Liberal
StreetLiz Leyshon1,896Liberal
StreetSimon Michael Carswell1,661Liberal
Population (2021 Census)
85,338
Electorate 73,268 · 2024 register
Median income
£27,600
HMRC SPI 2024
Households renting privately
17.0%
England average 20.0%
Schools
55
38 primary · 7 secondary
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