National government

Mr Dance has voiced support for the government’s decision to reinstate the £2 fare limit but says more must be done to improve public transport in rural areas

Yeovil MP welcomes £2 bus fare cap amid concerns for rural services

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham - 'Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure'

Adam Dance wants to improve access to NHS dentists

Adam Dance wants to improve access to NHS dentists

'Dentists want to help - lets have a system that allows them to' - Adam Dance

Chard and Ilminster MP backs assisted dying bill and calls for better palliative care

Column: Adam Dance presses for faster Bluetongue testing and vaccine supplies

The cutting east of the Crewkerne Tunnel was repaired in December 2023

The cutting east of the Crewkerne Tunnel was repaired in December 2023

Road closures planned to allow repairs to key Somerset railway cutting

Councillor Sue Osborne (Conservative, Ilminster)

Councillor Sue Osborne (Conservative, Ilminster)

Calls for greater support for key cycle route between Chard and Ilminster

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets

Bill Revans column: What Brexit has meant for Somerset communities

It's been two years since Adam Dance was elected

It's been two years since Adam Dance was elected

Local government

MP gives two-year update since election and says 'this is home'

'No more excuses' on NHS dentistry - Adam Dance MP

Left to right: Cllr Bill Revans, leader of Somerset Council; Cllr Mike Stanton, chair of Somerset Rivers Authority; Sarah Dyke, MP for Glastonbury and Somerton; Emma Hardy MP, minister for water and flooding

Left to right: Cllr Bill Revans, leader of Somerset Council; Cllr Mike Stanton, chair of Somerset Rivers Authority; Sarah Dyke, MP for Glastonbury and Somerton; Emma Hardy MP, minister for water and flooding

Environment Agency

Bill Revans column: The teamwork behind Somerset’s flood funding

Adam Dance: I am here to serve Yeovil regardless of Westminster activity

Proposed layout of solar farm on Chard Lane in Wayford

Proposed layout of solar farm on Chard Lane in Wayford

Dorset National Landscape

Residents celebrate as solar farm near Somerset-Dorset border scrapped

Ministers are under pressure to cut delays and costs in the UK’s “stressful” homebuying system, with MPs calling for urgent reforms to speed up property transactions.

Ministers are under pressure to cut delays and costs in the UK’s “stressful” homebuying system, with MPs calling for urgent reforms to speed up property transactions.

National government

Homebuyers face ‘gruelling’ delays as MPs demand urgent overhaul of broken system

Cookson’s Court in Yeovil received an outstanding rating from the CQC following an inspection in December

Cookson’s Court in Yeovil received an outstanding rating from the CQC following an inspection in December

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Yeovil care home praised by CQC after outstanding rating

Adam Dance MP for Yeovil and South Somerset.

Adam Dance MP for Yeovil and South Somerset.

MP welcomes family hub support but calls for fair funding for Somerset families

Mr Dance (left) has welcomed the news that Yeovil College has been named as has been named as a Defence Technical Excellence College

Mr Dance (left) has welcomed the news that Yeovil College has been named as has been named as a Defence Technical Excellence College

Yeovil College awarded Defence Technical Excellence status

Rachel Gilmour MP is calling for a Cancer Care Guarantee.

Rachel Gilmour MP is calling for a Cancer Care Guarantee.

MP calling for new cancer care guarantee as patients waiting months for treatment

Affected individuals will be required to keep digital records and use compatible software to send four quarterly updates on income and expenses to HMRC under the new rules

Affected individuals will be required to keep digital records and use compatible software to send four quarterly updates on income and expenses to HMRC under the new rules

New tax changes affect thousands of South West traders and landlords

The NSPCC is calling for tougher action from technology companies, and the government, to protect children from growing online abuse

The NSPCC is calling for tougher action from technology companies, and the government, to protect children from growing online abuse

Avon and Somerset Police

Rise in online child abuse image offences across South West revealed

Mr Dance has backed calls for SEND services to be classified as critical national infrastructure

Mr Dance has backed calls for SEND services to be classified as critical national infrastructure

South Somerset MP calls for SEND services to be protected

Adam Dance column: South Somerset's potholes are a huge issue

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as A proposal to introduce a new tax code giving pensioners double the personal allowance is now waiting for parliamentary debate.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as A proposal to introduce a new tax code giving pensioners double the personal allowance is now waiting for parliamentary debate.

MPs urged to review HMRC Personal Allowance tax threshold for pensioners

Yeovil Junction.

Yeovil Junction.

Scheme to improve Yeovil station welcomed by council as 'vital step forward'

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, as thousands call for the HMRC personal allowance to rise to £20,000

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, as thousands call for the HMRC personal allowance to rise to £20,000

HMRC responds to calls for personal allowance to increase from £12,750 to £20,000

Yeovil MP Adam Dance delivering his urgent question on the Leonardo helicopter contract

Yeovil MP Adam Dance delivering his urgent question on the Leonardo helicopter contract

Yeovil MP demands government action with 3,300 Leonardo jobs at risk

Adam Dance column: Why Leonardo is vital to South Somerset's economy

Adam Dance MP for South Somerset and Yeovil.

Adam Dance MP for South Somerset and Yeovil.

South Somerset and Yeovil MP reflects on highlights and setbacks of 2025

The Cotley Hunt in Chard town centre on Boxing Day in 2022

The Cotley Hunt in Chard town centre on Boxing Day in 2022

Avon and Somerset Police

Somerset hunt hits back over Boxing Day hygiene and road closure claims

Mr Dance has warned that further delays to the NMH programme could threaten the future of the defence industry in Yeovil

Mr Dance has warned that further delays to the NMH programme could threaten the future of the defence industry in Yeovil

Yeovil MP fears jobs at risk after delays to UK defence contract

Mr Dance questioned the Department of Health and Social Care about what steps are being taken to improve access to NHS dentistry for people with cleft conditions in his constituency

Mr Dance questioned the Department of Health and Social Care about what steps are being taken to improve access to NHS dentistry for people with cleft conditions in his constituency

MP blasts 'crisis' state of NHS dentistry in South Somerset

Sarah Sutton with Dasher.

Sarah Sutton with Dasher.

MP calls for change after farmer faces paying thousands or culling reindeer

Mr Dance is supporting an initiative from the Liberal Democrats that includes introducing a new Farm First training scheme to inspire young people to step into agriculture

Mr Dance is supporting an initiative from the Liberal Democrats that includes introducing a new Farm First training scheme to inspire young people to step into agriculture

Yeovil MP backs plans to get more young people into farming

The government has announced £245.9m in funding for the South West as part of a national programme to improve bus services and infrastructure

The government has announced £245.9m in funding for the South West as part of a national programme to improve bus services and infrastructure

Government cash boost to cut South West bus prices

The official ribbon cutting at the new Chard dentist.

The official ribbon cutting at the new Chard dentist.

New Somerset NHS dentist opens in Chard - and takes on 8000 patients

Adam Dance MP speaks out about the 2025 Budget.

Adam Dance MP speaks out about the 2025 Budget.

South Somerset MP describes 2025 budget as 'real disappointment'

Adam Dance column: This week is your chance to get involved in politics

Mr Dance has called for the Chancellor to deliver

Mr Dance has called for the Chancellor to deliver

Yeovil MP calls on Chancellor to deliver 'real change' in Budget

Adam Dance MP at South Petherton Pharmacy with Max Punni.

Adam Dance MP at South Petherton Pharmacy with Max Punni.

'Ask your pharmacist' -Adam Dance MP on the vital role they play

Parents with MPs Gideon Amos and Adam Dance at the Somerset SEND Army protest outside County Hall, Taunton, on October 13.

Parents with MPs Gideon Amos and Adam Dance at the Somerset SEND Army protest outside County Hall, Taunton, on October 13.

Adam Dance MP: Government's broken promise on SEND schools reforms

Mr Dance has criticised the government after reports suggested that the Chancellor will not amend or repeal the Family Farm Tax in next month’s Budget

Mr Dance has criticised the government after reports suggested that the Chancellor will not amend or repeal the Family Farm Tax in next month’s Budget

Yeovil MP calls out decision to keep Family Farm Tax

Artist's impression of the revamped Octagon Theatre in Yeovil

Artist's impression of the revamped Octagon Theatre in Yeovil

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Final business case for £15m Octagon Theatre revamp won't be ready until late-2026

Hedges removed from planned site of 360 homes on Canal Way in Ilminster

Hedges removed from planned site of 360 homes on Canal Way in Ilminster

Ilminster Neighbourhood Plan

Ilminster housing plan finally adopted after nearly a decade

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves makes a speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves makes a speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Universal Credit

New HMRC plans could see compulsory work schemes for Universal Credit claimants

The support is part of the government’s Plan for Change and will involve 47 schools in the South West, reaching more than 19,000 pupils

The support is part of the government’s Plan for Change and will involve 47 schools in the South West, reaching more than 19,000 pupils

Department for Education

Targeted school support to aid thousands of South West pupils

Yeovil District Hospital.

Yeovil District Hospital.

Yeovil Hospital

Yeovil District Hospital maternity unit to be investigated nationally over 'failures'

Health and Remedy in Chard has officially opened its doors.

Health and Remedy in Chard has officially opened its doors.

'Chard just needed that little bit extra': New health store officially opens

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey.

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey.

Yeovil Hospital

Liberal Democrat Leader slams Somerset NHS Foundation Trust for 'failing' mothers

HMRC has warned that fraudsters are targeting individuals with fake tax refund offers and phishing messages to steal personal and financial information

HMRC has warned that fraudsters are targeting individuals with fake tax refund offers and phishing messages to steal personal and financial information

HMRC phone scam rise sparks alert across Somerset

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but do they really understand?

The Online Safety Act has seen age verification measures launched on internet platforms in the UK

The Online Safety Act has seen age verification measures launched on internet platforms in the UK

National government

Age verification UK explained: What is it and how is it impacting the internet?

Adam Dance MP: Climate change is here and is already having an impact on farmers

Adam Dance column: Give schools the tools to help every child succeed