Liberal Democrats MP for Taunton and Wellington.
Gideon 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).
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Moments where the whip was free, or where Amos broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Third Reading | No | vs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Third Reading | No | Freevs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 24 | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“The underlying CIL framework is necessary but flawed; regulations should be changed to define minor errors, create statutory appeal rights, and allow councils to waive charges in g…”
“Welcome Government movement on governance flexibility and brownfield prioritisation, but warn that consistency must not eliminate local choice; devolution must remain rooted in loc…”
“Government's planning-focused approach will not lower house prices; advocates 150,000 social homes per year with £6 billion annual funding, rent-to-buy models, abolition of right t…”
“Supported the technical amendments as necessary corrections but expressed concern that broader building safety protections remain inadequate, particularly for leaseholders in build…”
Bluesky is the only social platform we ingest at the row level. The strip below is computed by classifying each post for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling) and then by tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.
Amos holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 48 | 28.9% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 18 | 10.8% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 15 | 9.0% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 15 | 9.0% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 11 | 6.6% |
| Ministry of Defence | 10 | 6.0% |
| Ministry of Justice | 10 | 6.0% |
| Department for Education | 8 | 4.8% |
Whether he has reviewed the Competition and Markets Authority’s decision of 30 October 2025 to accept legally binding commitments from major housebuilders to tackle anticompetitive behaviour and ensure industry-wide compliance; and what assessment he has made of the potential impact of that decision on competition enforcement, housing affordability and adherence to competition law.
Awaiting answer.
What steps she is taking to ensure that the online driving license renewal process and other GOV.UK websites provide accessible digital services for members of the public to complete administrative processes effectively and within an appropriate timeframe.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA) online services currently adhere to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and work is underway to bring all services to WCAG 2.2 level AA status to attain full compliance with the m…read full →
What assessment he has made of levels in the availability of (a) anti-aircraft artillery, (b) electronic warfare, (c) low-cost interceptors and (d) other off-the-shelf mobile air defence systems.
The availability of air and missile defence capabilities is kept under continual review as part of Defence’s assessment of threats and the readiness of the Armed Forces. Readiness is directed through the Armed Forces Plan, in which the Chie…read full →
What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s processes for drivers with medical conditions; and what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing an online system for submitting medical information or tracking applications.
In the interests of road safety, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) must be satisfied that the required medical standards for driving are met before a licence is issued. The DVLA’s processes are designed to ensure that licensing…read full →
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Name of company or organisation: French Weir Affordable Homes LLP
Name of company or organisation: French Weir Affordable Homes LLP
(Registered 1 August 2024) |
Name of company or organisation: AEC Ltd
Name of company or organisation: AEC Ltd
Nature of business: Chartered Architects & Town Planners
(Registered 1 August 2024) |
Chartered Town Planner Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute. This is an u Chartered Town Planner Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute. This is an unpaid role.
(Registered 31 July 2024) |
Army Cadet Force - Adult Instructor.
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(Registered 29 July 2024) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 18 Nov 2025
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 168,753 | 73.3% |
| Office Costs | 28,630 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation | 16,476 | 7.2% |
| MP Travel | 8,036 | 3.5% |
| Staff Travel | 7,899 | 3.4% |
| Total · 232 claims | 230,331 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Amos on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Taunton and Wellington | 24,331 | 48.4% | Won |
| 2019 | Taunton Deane | 22,464 | 35.3% | Lost |
| 2017 | Taunton Deane | 17,446 | 27.7% | Lost |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gideon AmosWON | LD | 24,331 | 48.4 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Taunton and Wellington →