Rachel Gilmour MP could have voted to stop tax rises. Should she apologise? Tuesday, 16 December, 2025 Members of Parliament are elected to represent their constituents and to vote on the issues that affect everyday lives. When MPs abstain, they choose not to take a position, even when the consequences are higher taxes for families, farmers and local businesses. Rachel Gilmour MP failed to vote against a parliamentary amendment that would have stopped the Family Farm Tax and stealth tax rises. That... Local News
James Wright Warn £5bns Must Not Bypass Somerset & Devon 8th October 2025 Labour ministers last week announced a £5 billion Pride in Place programme, promising long-term investment in struggling neighbourhoods, but critics in the... Local News
Do you support digital ID? 28th September 2025 Kier Starmer has announced plans to introduce a digital ID, These IDs, according to the government, could be used for things like proving your right to work... Local News
Come and campaign in Dunster 26th September 2025 We’ve been out meeting people across West Somerset ahead of the Dunster division by-election. If you want a council that focuses on fixing roads and delivering... Local News
Devon's Future - Share Your Views 14th September 2025 The Government is changing how councils work in Devon. This is sometimes called “devolution.” It could mean merging councils, moving powers from Whitehall to... Local News
James Wright meets Shadow Railways Minister to press case for West Somerset rail link 10th September 2025 Restoring the Taunton–Bishops Lydeard rail link, with the potential for services running all the way to Minehead, would bring major benefits for West Somerset... Local News
Listening to You 1st September 2025 From village halls to markets and farmyards, I’ve been out across our towns and villages meeting people and hearing what matters most. Time and again, I’m... Local News
Exmoor farmer leads national campaign to protect Post Offices from closure 27th August 2025 Exmoor farmer and rural campaigner James Wright has launched a national campaign to protect local Post Office services, warning that Labour’s plans could... Local News
Calling on English Heritage to Reopen Devon Landmark 25th August 2025 James Wright has written to the CEO of English Heritage to call for an urgent explanation on the closure of Okehampton Castle, a vital tourist attract and part... Local News
Congratulations or commiserations. A-level results day! 14th August 2025 If your A-level results aren’t what you hoped, don’t panic, mine weren’t either. I spent hours wondering what I’d do with my life after I got them. I got into... Local News
