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Marcus Fysh made his maiden speech in the House of Commons today, focussing his attention on the need to rebuild faith in politics. 

Bridgwater and West Somerset MP Ian Liddell-Grainger called for a crisis debate to investigate BT over broadband coverage.

Rebecca Pow today made her maiden speech to the House of Commons, focussing on the past great figures of Taunton Deane such as Sir Edward Du Cann.

Ian Liddell-Grainger MP speaks out over Caffe Nero milk ban

James Heappey made his maiden speech to the House of COmmons today, focussing on defence, strong economic growth, and the diverse nature of his consticuency.

Somerton & Frome MP David Warburton welcomes news that up to 50,000 South West families will benefit from 30 free childcare hours per week

“Jack” from Leighton-based Blindmans Brewery features as Guest Ale at the Strangers’ Bar at the House of Commons

After a strong performance in last Thursday's local elections, the Conservatives remain the largest party in local government in Somerset - controlling four of the five District and Borough Councils - Mendip, Sedgemoor, Taunton Deane and West Somerset - as well as the County Council.

Conservatives win four parliamentary seats from the Liberal Democrats, to control all five in Somerset.A strong performance across the country sees a Conservative-majority government, led by Prime Minister David Cameron, who has promised his party will 'govern as a party of one nation'.

The Secretary of State for Defence was in the heart of Taunton yesterday (29) to visit a thriving local company specialising in the production of high-tech products. Together with prospective MP Rebecca Pow, Michael Fallon met staff and employees at ExoTec Precision, an advanced engineering company supplying products for use in the defence, and aerospace industries.