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Early Day Motion
Stamp Duty liability for periodic tenancies (13 Signatures)
3 Feb 2026
Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington)
That this House notes that periodic tenancies under the Renters' Rights Act could become liable for stamp duty; notes with concern that this will mean hundreds of thousands of tenants have to pay stamp duty over the next few years; recognises that renters were neglected by the former Government who …
Early Day Motion
75th anniversary of The Castle Hotel, Taunton (7 Signatures)
13 Oct 2025
Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington)
That this House congratulates The Castle Hotel in Taunton on marking its 75th anniversary under the ownership of the Chapman family; recognises its longstanding contribution to Somerset’s hospitality industry and to the cultural and economic life of Taunton; notes the role the Hotel has played in welcoming visitors to the …
Early Day Motion
Access to school and college transport for disabled young people (26 Signatures)
13 Oct 2025
Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington)
That this House recognises that disabled young people often have to travel further than other pupils to get the right education or college place; notes that they are less likely than other pupils to travel to school or college independently; expresses concern that, as the law stands, a young person …
Early Day Motion
Leasehold reform (No. 2) (30 Signatures)
16 Sep 2025
Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington)
That this House is deeply concerned by the Government’s significant delays to leasehold reform legislation and the implications for leaseholders who live still in unsafe buildings; regrets that the previous Government failed to protect leaseholders from dangerous cladding or abolish residential leasehold; calls on the Government to improve the fire …
Early Day Motion
Dentistry in Taunton and Wellington (10 Signatures)
9 Sep 2025
Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington)
That this House notes with concern the findings of a recent dental survey conducted by the hon. Member for Taunton and Wellington, which received over 2,000 responses from constituents; further notes that 71% of adults eligible for free NHS dental treatment in the constituency are unable to access an NHS …
Early Day Motion
Brian Standring’s fundraising and campaigning in Wellington (7 Signatures)
15 Jul 2025
Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington)
That this House congratulates Brian Standring of Wellington, Somerset, on completing his fourth sky dive at the age of 86 to raise funds for the Alzheimers Society; and commends him for the invaluable role he played in the campaign to save the assisted living complex Ivy House, where he lives, …
Early Day Motion
Somerset County Cricket Club and Tom Banton (10 Signatures)
22 Apr 2025
Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington)
That this house congratulates Tom Banton and Somerset County Cricket Club for his remarkable record-breaking score on the weekend of the 5th of April; commends Tom for making history with the highest ever score by a Somerset batter in first class cricket, achieved in the Rothesay County Championship First Division …
Early Day Motion
Plastic pollution (22 Signatures)
10 Mar 2025
Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington)
That this House commends the pupils of West Monkton Primary School for their advocacy in highlighting the urgent issue of plastic pollution; recognises the importance of educating and empowering young people to take action in protecting the environment; acknowledges the detrimental impact of plastic waste on marine life, ecosystems, and …
Early Day Motion
Wellbeing of home educated children (31 Signatures)
24 Feb 2025
Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington)
That this House recognises that for many children and their families, personalised home education is the best choice, and therefore affirms the rights of parents to choose home education where it is in their child’s best interest; notes that, in and of itself, home education does not present a safeguarding …
Early Day Motion
Leasehold reform (35 Signatures)
12 Feb 2025
Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington)
That this House believes reform to the leasehold system is long overdue; notes that Liberals and Liberal Democrats have campaigned to end leasehold since the reforms David Lloyd George laid down in the People's Budget 1909; regrets that the Conservatives in government failed to protect leaseholders from dangerous cladding or …