For years, our local waterways have been pumped full of sewage, all while water bills rise, and water companies report profits. The PM must stand up for our communities, and hand our water infrastructure back to the people who actually use and rely on it. 👇🏽 sheptonmallet.nub.news/news/local-n...

MP demands action after 11,704 sewage spill hours

Wells and Mendip Hills MP Tessa Munt has demanded water industry reform after analysis found 11,704 hours of sewage spills in local waterways last year.

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From Axbridge to Burtle to Croscombe all the way to Yatton, my Wells and Mendip Hills constituency is definitely not Manchester. One size doesn’t fit all… www.burnham-on-sea.com/news/local-m...

Local MP Tessa Munt urges incoming PM to prioritise rural communities in devolution plans

Tessa Munt, MP for Wells and rural areas around Burnham-On-Sea, has says the PM-in-waiting must not neglect rural communities in devolution plans.

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Last Tuesday, when the Hillsborough Bill finally became law, was one of those days in Parliament when I felt particularly proud to be your MP. Public officials lied repeatedly to the Hillsborough families. People in Somerset have told me about dishonesty and cover ups The unfairness drives me wild

Thanks to @tessamunt.bsky.social for urging @andyburnham.bsky.social to take up our case quickly given the decision by the High Court that we were out of time to uncover a cover up! Sir Alan Campbell clearly thinks the new PM "isn't one that's going to give up on this matter either" #chinookjustice

Tim Reid@timreidmedia.com · 3w ago

Great to see @tessamunt.bsky.social urging @andyburnham.bsky.social to take the Chinook case quickly given the decision by the High Court that they were out of time to uncover a cover up!

Great to see @tessamunt.bsky.social urging @andyburnham.bsky.social to take the Chinook case quickly given the decision by the High Court that they were out of time to uncover a cover up!

👇🏽 Great to see the Health Bill Committee debating my amendment for real. Many thanks to @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social for moving the amendment, to @abrokenbattery.bsky.social for sharing the recording, and to @actionforme.bsky.social for developing the concept. Stronger together! #pwME

Adam@abrokenbattery.bsky.social · 4w ago

“5 years after the introduction of NICE guideline NG206 [for #MECFS], little has changed. Service provision according to NG206 remains patchy and poor, with many patients having traumatic experiences” Helen Morgan MP, UK Parliament

👇🏽Delighted that my amendment to the Health Bill was debated in the Bill Committee, highlighting the poor and patchy implementation of NG206 guidance on ME five years on from adoption. We must see this hard earned achievement implemented properly. Thank you @meassociation.org.uk for sharing this.

ME Association@meassociation.org.uk · 4w ago

Tessa Munt MP tabled an amendment, which was debated but has since been withdrawn, to the government's health bill which would have required that a period must be set within which the NICE guideline on ME/CFS must be complied with by ICBs.  https://meassociation.org.uk/hzf4 #MECFS

Five years after publication of the NICE guidance on ME - NG206 - implementation is still poor. My amendment to the Health Bill highlights this, requiring that a period be set for compliance and that the Health Secretary publish an annual statement. 🙏🏽 @actionforme.bsky.social for helpful advice.

Please could you support @tessamunt.bsky.social amendment Clause 47 of the Health Bill? This would make it possible to have vital clinical needs & adjustments on patient record. Things like this are vital. Eg “adjustments for severe noise or light sensitivity” “will arrive with stretcher transport”

Lovely to spend time at ‘Churchill and Langford in the Park’, and on Armed Forces Day, to recognise the service of those who’ve protected us all, both now and in the past. Fantastic music from the Royal Marines Association Concert Band in a packed marquee on a beautiful sunny June afternoon. 🙏🏽

The NHS Modernisation Bill going through Parliament will set the stall for the NHS for coming years. By tabling amendments I’m looking to address specific issues for #pwME and similar conditions. First target… the Single Patient Record (SPR)… 🙏🏽 @actionforME.bsky.social for sharing its thinking.

Let's talk: SEND review Join me online on Monday from 7-8pm to hear from I.P.S.E.A, the leading charity in the field of SEND law in England, and share your views. 👉🏾 www.ipsea.org.uk Please email tessa.munt.mp@parliament.uk to sign up for the link.

Thanks to @adamjamesdance.bsky.social for highlighting the dire situation with #NHS #dentists in #Somerset. Something has to shift…

Daniel Mumby@danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 2mo ago

#Somerset MPs @adamjamesdance.bsky.social, @ashley7fox.bsky.social, @gideonamos.bsky.social and @tessamunt.bsky.social have come together to demand urgent changes to the #NHS dentistry contract: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2621029... #LDReporter

Thanks for very helpful roundup of #MEAwarenessMonth activities, announcements, and media appearances - great to see so many initiatives from #ME organisations. I’m very aware of continuing concerns re health & care provisions for severe and v severe ME, & need for substantive investment in research

ThereForME@thereforme.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Link here 👇 www.thereforme.uk/p/thereforme...

Every year some 14 billion cans are recycled. But councils are being 'misled' and are losing out on millions. The system needs to be completely overhauled. #CanTheCanScam 👇🏽 www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

Aluminium recycling 'rip off' uncovered as MP says 'misled' councils losing out

EXCLUSIVE: MP Tessa Munt is calling for an overhaul of the recycling system, which involves 14 billion cans a year, saying councils are being 'misled' and are losing out on millions

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Delighted that BBC Morning Live aired such a helpful piece about #ME today after its previous use of ‘CFS’. Congrats to the many #pwME who complained, that you were listened to. Thanks to BBC for such a vigorous response, and, as ever, to @abrokenbattery.bsky.social for sharing so effectively.

Adam@abrokenbattery.bsky.social · 2mo ago

BBC Morning Live addresses complaints after Dr Oscar Duke said that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was “probably the best way to describe” the illness. Feedback from viewers outlines how it trivialises the illness, is just one symptom, and it does not reflect the reality of #MECFS.

Earlier today I asked a Question of MoD Ministers about the date on which the *first* documents relating to the Chinook Air Crash were locked down and why there appears to be no Ministerial oversight and responsibility when documents are closed to the public. #ChinookJustice

Thank you to the President of the Bath & West Show for my lovely buffet lunch today. Caught up with Minette Batters and Mel Squires for a chat about food and farming on the way to the NFU tent.

Yesterday morning Somerset Councillor Ros Wyke and I met Wales & West Utilities about their proposed closure of the A371 Cheddar to Wells road for the 6 weeks of the summer holiday. We explained the business catastrophes which would unfold with such timing. Great that they have agreed to postpone!

Pleased to co-sign this letter to challenge this unacceptable situation. We shouldn’t be denied these opportunities to all see English soccer teams gain Euro-glory. Go Villa!

Liberal Democrats@libdems.org.uk · 3mo ago

Tonight for the first time a Europa League final will only be on tv behind a paywall - this simply cannot be allowed to happen a week on Saturday for the Champions League final. Anna Sabine, along with 39 other Lib Dem MPs, has written to Lisa Nandy 👇

Calling all 17-23 year olds in Wells and Mendip Hills constituency! If you are interested in a career in politics, join me in Parliament for a day - for a tour, workshop, Q & A, and the chance to watch a debate. The first date is 1 July - email me at tessa.munt.mp@parliament.uk to find out more.

Congratulations to Cllr Denise Denis, who started her term as the 652nd Mayor of Wells on Saturday. #Somerset

Thinking of the #ME community this #BlueSunday, especially those who are struggling to participate or for whom it brings painful memories. You are not forgotten.

@tessamunt.bsky.social for the #BlueSunday concert 'For those of you living with ME, please know you’re not forgotten. I & many others are committed to bring about the essential changes in attitude, in care & most of all...the prospects of treatment that for too many years you’ve been waiting for.'

Amazing musical performances and messages from Prof Chris Ponting @cgatist.bsky.social and @tessamunt.bsky.social All donations to the ME/CFS research at the University of Edinburgh.. www.justgiving.com/page/i4bsc26

Congrats to all involved in securing this critical funding! However, I understand that it is only sufficient for the next phase with a further £15m needed for all that is envisaged. SequenceME is reliant on charities and personal donations to fundraise for this. Sonya Chowdhury called it well…

Action for ME@actionforme.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🚨 Major funding secured for Sequence ME & Long Covid, a DecodeME project. On #WorldMEDay, we’re thrilled to share that the study has received £4.75 million from the UK government, signalling a transformative step towards uncovering the biological roots of ME/CFS and Long Covid.

I’m so aware that #WorldMEDay is painful for many, bringing home how tough it is to have #ME, and the seeming lack of progress. Please be reassured that many of us in Parliament do care, and are working at bringing about meaningful change. Change is inevitably slow, but I’m really encouraged.

Happy Somerset Day, everyone! Great to join with the Speaker and other Somerset MPs to celebrate our wonderful county! #Somerset #SomersetDay @adamjamesdance.bsky.social @sarahdykeld.bsky.social @rachelgilmourld.bsky.social @gideonamos.bsky.social

I came across this stunning wisteria in a lovely garden this week. One of the many joys of doorknocking in the beautiful Mendip Hills in Somerset.

I had great fun at #yattfest this weekend. Lovely to speak to so many people, meeting Mike and Zoe from Avon & Somerset Police; serving cider with Tom and Henry in the Thatchers’ box; and helping the team in the Strawberry Line Café & Community Cycle Hire tent. Congratulations to the organisers!