Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Taunton Deane.
A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review.
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Gideon Amos
Liberal DemocratsGideon Amos is the Liberal Democrat MP for Taunton and Wellington, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing and Communities).
MPs voted to pass the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at its final stage in the Commons. The Bill aims to create a 'smokefree generation' by gradually raising the legal age for buying tobacco so that those born after a certain date can never legally purchase it, representing the biggest public health intervention since the 2007 smoking ban.
Vote on whether to prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the assisted dying bill solely because they have chosen to stop eating and drinking. The amendment would close a potential loophole where a person who is not otherwise terminally ill could meet the bill's eligibility criteria by voluntarily starving themselves.
MPs voted on the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill — the final Commons vote on whether to pass the assisted dying legislation in its amended form. Passing Third Reading sends the Bill to the House of Lords.
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Positive coverage
“Taunton man launches campaign pushing for better bus links to healthcare services” — Somerset County Gaz
“My autistic non-verbal child was failed by speech and language therapy” — inews.co.uk
Won by LD in its first election in 2024. Covers Taunton, Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) and Monkton Heathfield. Population 109,619.
Major milestone reached for new nursing home
Somerset County Gaz · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£26,600
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£32,800
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,075
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
56
36 primary, 5 secondary, 15 other
Total Income Tax▼
£277m
from 63,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,500
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,390
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
43.4
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
62.2%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 large town, 3 towns, 5 villages, rural areas — 107,255 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
20 councillors across 10 wards · Last elections: May 2022
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Hull Taunton West | Liberal Democrats | Caroline Ellis | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | John Hunt | May 2022 | |
| Blackdown Neroche | Liberal Democrats | Ross Longhurst Henley | May 2022 |
| Liberal Democrats | Sarah Wakefield | May 2022 | |
| Comeytrowe Trull | Liberal Democrats | Dawn Johnson | May 2022 |
| Liberal Democrats | Habib Farbahi | May 2022 | |
| Monkton North Curry | Conservative and Unionist Party | David Fothergill | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Norman Cavill | May 2022 | |
| Rowbarton Staplegrove | Liberal Democrats | Derek Aneurin Perry | May 2022 |
| Liberal Democrats | Dixie Darch | May 2022 | |
| Taunton East | Liberal Democrats | Federica Smith-Roberts | May 2022 |
| Liberal Democrats | Simon Coles | May 2022 | |
| Taunton North | Liberal Democrats | Lee Baker | May 2022 |
| Liberal Democrats | Tom Deakin | May 2022 | |
| Taunton South | Liberal Democrats | Fran Smith | May 2022 |
| Liberal Democrats | Hazel Prior-Sankey | May 2022 | |
| Upper Tone | Green Party of England and Wales | Dave Mansell | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Gwil Wren | May 2022 | |
| Wellington | Labour Party | Andy Govier | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Marcus Trevor Barr | May 2022 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| LD | 24,331 | 48.4% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 12,392 | 24.6% |
| Ref | 8,053 | 16.0% | |
| Lab | 3,552 | 7.1% | |
| Green | 1,832 | 3.6% | |
| Ind | 134 | 0.3% |
Gideon Amos has not appeared in national political news coverage tracked by our system. This is common for backbench MPs who focus on constituency-level work rather than national policy debates.
18 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
A new 68-bed luxury nursing home, Greenlands Meadow, is being built in Taunton and has reached a major construction milestone with the structure now watertight. The facility, operated by Amica Care, is on schedule to open in summer 2026 and will provide high-end residential care for the local area.
A Taunton resident and transport expert David Northey has launched a campaign for improved bus services to healthcare facilities, particularly pushing for better frequency on the Number 1 bus route to Musgrove Hospital. MP Gideon Amos publicly backs Northey's efforts, praising his work as a transport adviser and noting recent success in restoring an early morning service for key workers.
Planning permission has been granted to convert vacant office space in a Grade-II listed building at 14-18 Bridge Street, Taunton into three apartments (two two-bedroom and one single-bedroom), subject to five conditions including phosphate credits and water usage requirements. The ground-floor shop will be retained to maintain the shopping area's vitality.
Taunton MP Gideon Amos visited Taunton Amateur Boxing Club, sparring with members and praising the club's work with local youth and community. The club, founded in August 2024, has grown rapidly and is now a significant community resource offering boxing and fitness programmes to hundreds of members across age groups.
A Taunton council house tenant reports persistent damp and mould problems affecting her family's health, with her young son developing respiratory issues linked to mould exposure. Somerset Council acknowledges the issue and says it has carried out improvements, but the underlying problem remains unresolved despite previous visits.
Grab A Cab Taunton has become the new sponsor of Apple FM's travel news bulletins, which air during peak commuting times on the community radio station. The sponsorship supports the station's ongoing provision of traffic and transport information to Taunton residents.
The Met Office has issued a weather forecast for Taunton over the upcoming weekend, predicting varied conditions including sunny intervals, cloud cover, and light showers, with temperatures ranging from 3-15°C and wind gusts up to 35mph. Pollen levels are expected to be very high throughout the weekend.
A listings article highlighting entertainment events happening in Taunton during April 9-15, 2026, including Scout & Guide performances, Blues Brothers tribute show, Northern Soul music, and children's activities. No political or policy significance for the constituency.
Somerset Council has rejected plans for traditional bus lanes on the A38 Wellington Road between Orchard Grove and Taunton town centre, instead relying on 'greenwaves' traffic signal technology. The Somerset Bus Partnership argues this approach is insufficient to address significant congestion on this heavily-used corridor, which could undermine efforts to encourage public transport use and meet climate objectives.
Rob Cozens, a Taunton resident and navy man, completed an 865-mile run from John O'Groats to Land's End, raising £10,917 for multiple charities including Hatty's Fund, a memorial to local woman Henrietta Harrison who was killed in a road accident in Somerset in 2020. The fundraising effort highlights men's mental health awareness and supports young musicians through Hatty's Fund, which has now raised over £26,300.
Young leaders from St James School in Taunton have launched a campaign for CCTV installation at a Victoria Park underpass, presenting their case to council leader Tom Deakin. While the town council has implemented mirrors, lighting, and regular cleaning, the CCTV request remains unfulfilled; Deakin has committed to meeting with the group and Somerset Council's leader to discuss next steps.
Dr Chris Cutting, who pioneered emergency medicine in the UK and led Musgrove Park Hospital's Emergency Department for many years before becoming president of its League of Friends for 25 years, has died aged 89. The tribute highlights his significant contribution to establishing A&E as a medical specialty and his lasting impact on healthcare in Taunton.
This article describes a visit by Massachusetts state business development officials to two manufacturers in Taunton's industrial park: FUCHS Group (lubricant manufacturer with 40 employees) and IQE (semiconductor manufacturer with 60 employees). The visit highlights Taunton's role in advanced manufacturing and space technology sectors, with FUCHS products supporting NASA missions like Perseverance and Artemis II.
A horse racing tips column for Taunton Racecourse's Family Fun Day event scheduled for Thursday, featuring race predictions and betting advice for seven races throughout the afternoon.
Somerset Council confirms plans for a new Somerton-Langport railway station remain stalled in the Department for Transport following the Chancellor's scrapping of the restoring your railway fund in July 2024. The Langport Transport Group is calling on the council to push the government for a decision, with local support from the MP and council leadership, but funding and approval remain blocked at national level.
Taunton School has been shortlisted for two prestigious British Schools Association awards, including being the only UK school nominated for International School of the Year Award. The school's recognition reflects its commitment to mental health, wellbeing, and supporting a diverse international student community.
A person was hospitalised following a welfare incident in Taunton on Easter Sunday morning. Emergency services including police and ambulance responded to the incident in Trenchard Way.
The Taunton YMCA is launching a new mentoring program called M.A.L.E. for young men ages 13-18, designed to build confidence, leadership, and personal development through workshops and activities. The program reflects the broader work of the YMCA's Family Resource Centers in supporting local families and youth.
The Taunton Daily Gazette announces voting for its High School Boys Athlete of the Week for March 26-April 5, featuring nominees from local schools including Taunton, Bridgewater-Raynham, Bristol-Plymouth, and Dighton-Rehoboth. The article highlights spring sports achievements across baseball, lacrosse, tennis, track, and volleyball in the Greater Taunton area.
Residents of Taunton have launched a petition opposing plans for a fourth McDonald's restaurant at the former O'Bridge pub site in Massingham Park, citing concerns about anti-social behaviour and loss of community space. The petition seeks council consideration of local impacts rather than outright rejection, with a public consultation open until 17 April and a decision expected by 21 May.
Parents of autistic children, including campaigner Laura Brown from the constituency, report being failed by NHS speech and language therapy services due to postcode lottery provision and lack of appropriate support for non-verbal children. Local MP Gideon Amos publicly backs Brown's campaign to improve access to tailored therapy and AAC devices.
A Taunton Daily Gazette roundup of top local stories from the past week, including administrative leave for a Middleboro fire chief, internal division within the Taunton Police Department over the chief's retirement extension, a concrete plant's controversial approval for upgrades, a new splash pad project, a shooting incident in East Taunton, and the Diocese's search for remains at a closed church.
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