Adam Dance
@adamjamesdance.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil. 🔸
Passionate about creating opportunities for everyone and ensuring that no one feels left behind.
Promoted on behalf of A Dance, all at 5 Church Street, Yeovil BA20 1HB
Passionate about creating opportunities for everyone and ensuring that no one feels left behind.
Promoted on behalf of A Dance, all at 5 Church Street, Yeovil BA20 1HB
I joined Shaun at the Lanes Hotel for cocktail making while we talked about the Budget’s impact on hospitality.
These businesses are vital to our communities, yet this Budget offered them almost no support. Rising costs & staff shortages are putting real pressure on the sector.
These businesses are vital to our communities, yet this Budget offered them almost no support. Rising costs & staff shortages are putting real pressure on the sector.
December 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I joined Shaun at the Lanes Hotel for cocktail making while we talked about the Budget’s impact on hospitality.
These businesses are vital to our communities, yet this Budget offered them almost no support. Rising costs & staff shortages are putting real pressure on the sector.
These businesses are vital to our communities, yet this Budget offered them almost no support. Rising costs & staff shortages are putting real pressure on the sector.
It was great to meet Shannon from Preston School this week, during Parliament Week, for an interview for their school newspaper.
It is brilliant to see young people taking such an interest in democracy. I am looking forward to seeing the paper when it goes to print on Monday.
It is brilliant to see young people taking such an interest in democracy. I am looking forward to seeing the paper when it goes to print on Monday.
November 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
It was great to meet Shannon from Preston School this week, during Parliament Week, for an interview for their school newspaper.
It is brilliant to see young people taking such an interest in democracy. I am looking forward to seeing the paper when it goes to print on Monday.
It is brilliant to see young people taking such an interest in democracy. I am looking forward to seeing the paper when it goes to print on Monday.
At PMQs I pressed the PM on the future of Yeovil’s defence industry.
Thousands of jobs depend on the long-overdue New Medium Lift Helicopter contract. Yeovil is leading the way, but Gov delays are creating real uncertainty.
I asked the PM to back our industry and finally award this vital contract.
Thousands of jobs depend on the long-overdue New Medium Lift Helicopter contract. Yeovil is leading the way, but Gov delays are creating real uncertainty.
I asked the PM to back our industry and finally award this vital contract.
November 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
At PMQs I pressed the PM on the future of Yeovil’s defence industry.
Thousands of jobs depend on the long-overdue New Medium Lift Helicopter contract. Yeovil is leading the way, but Gov delays are creating real uncertainty.
I asked the PM to back our industry and finally award this vital contract.
Thousands of jobs depend on the long-overdue New Medium Lift Helicopter contract. Yeovil is leading the way, but Gov delays are creating real uncertainty.
I asked the PM to back our industry and finally award this vital contract.
Today I asked the Prime Minister to confirm that the UK will not back any peace deal that rewards Russia for its aggression in Ukraine.
Russia must not gain territory or be welcomed back into groups like the G7. That would only encourage more aggression.
Our support for Ukraine must remain firm.
Russia must not gain territory or be welcomed back into groups like the G7. That would only encourage more aggression.
Our support for Ukraine must remain firm.
November 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Today I asked the Prime Minister to confirm that the UK will not back any peace deal that rewards Russia for its aggression in Ukraine.
Russia must not gain territory or be welcomed back into groups like the G7. That would only encourage more aggression.
Our support for Ukraine must remain firm.
Russia must not gain territory or be welcomed back into groups like the G7. That would only encourage more aggression.
Our support for Ukraine must remain firm.
Yeovil needs a Budget that brings real change. Families face rising bills, local businesses are under pressure and services are stretched.
I am calling for support for high streets, lower energy bills and proper funding for public services.
Read more: www.yeovil-libdems.org.uk/news/article...
I am calling for support for high streets, lower energy bills and proper funding for public services.
Read more: www.yeovil-libdems.org.uk/news/article...
November 25, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Yeovil needs a Budget that brings real change. Families face rising bills, local businesses are under pressure and services are stretched.
I am calling for support for high streets, lower energy bills and proper funding for public services.
Read more: www.yeovil-libdems.org.uk/news/article...
I am calling for support for high streets, lower energy bills and proper funding for public services.
Read more: www.yeovil-libdems.org.uk/news/article...
Voting is now open in the Somerset Youth Parliament elections.
Young people can read the candidate manifestos and vote here: somersetyouthparliament.org.uk/elections/
Please vote before Monday 15 December 2025 and make your voice heard.
Young people can read the candidate manifestos and vote here: somersetyouthparliament.org.uk/elections/
Please vote before Monday 15 December 2025 and make your voice heard.
November 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Voting is now open in the Somerset Youth Parliament elections.
Young people can read the candidate manifestos and vote here: somersetyouthparliament.org.uk/elections/
Please vote before Monday 15 December 2025 and make your voice heard.
Young people can read the candidate manifestos and vote here: somersetyouthparliament.org.uk/elections/
Please vote before Monday 15 December 2025 and make your voice heard.
Figures show more than 1,900 sewage spills in the Yeovil area last year — with discharges lasting over 16,000 hours.
I recently asked a question to the Minister to demand urgent action. The Government’s response so far is nowhere near good enough: www.yeovil-libdems.org.uk/news/article...
I recently asked a question to the Minister to demand urgent action. The Government’s response so far is nowhere near good enough: www.yeovil-libdems.org.uk/news/article...
November 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Figures show more than 1,900 sewage spills in the Yeovil area last year — with discharges lasting over 16,000 hours.
I recently asked a question to the Minister to demand urgent action. The Government’s response so far is nowhere near good enough: www.yeovil-libdems.org.uk/news/article...
I recently asked a question to the Minister to demand urgent action. The Government’s response so far is nowhere near good enough: www.yeovil-libdems.org.uk/news/article...
Thank you to everyone who came to my Hinton St George surgery this weekend.
It’s always valuable to hear directly from residents about issues affecting their lives.
If you need support, please get in touch with my office on [email protected]
It’s always valuable to hear directly from residents about issues affecting their lives.
If you need support, please get in touch with my office on [email protected]
November 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Thank you to everyone who came to my Hinton St George surgery this weekend.
It’s always valuable to hear directly from residents about issues affecting their lives.
If you need support, please get in touch with my office on [email protected]
It’s always valuable to hear directly from residents about issues affecting their lives.
If you need support, please get in touch with my office on [email protected]
Thank you to everyone who joined me in my constituency office yesterday for a roundtable on dyslexia and neurodivergence. It was a thoughtful and honest discussion with local teachers, parents and specialists who see the challenges in our schools every day.
November 15, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Thank you to everyone who joined me in my constituency office yesterday for a roundtable on dyslexia and neurodivergence. It was a thoughtful and honest discussion with local teachers, parents and specialists who see the challenges in our schools every day.
We spoke about universal screening, proper teacher training, and how we build an education system that truly supports every child.
As someone with severe dyslexia and ADHD, this work means a great deal to me. When we listen and work together, we can make lasting change.
As someone with severe dyslexia and ADHD, this work means a great deal to me. When we listen and work together, we can make lasting change.
November 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
We spoke about universal screening, proper teacher training, and how we build an education system that truly supports every child.
As someone with severe dyslexia and ADHD, this work means a great deal to me. When we listen and work together, we can make lasting change.
As someone with severe dyslexia and ADHD, this work means a great deal to me. When we listen and work together, we can make lasting change.
We heard powerful lived experience and drew on the expertise of the British Dyslexia Association, Dyscalculia Network, Ambitious about Autism, Speech and Language UK and others.
Delighted that @eddavey.libdems.org.uk, Leader of the @libdems.org.uk, could join us and take part.
Delighted that @eddavey.libdems.org.uk, Leader of the @libdems.org.uk, could join us and take part.
November 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
We heard powerful lived experience and drew on the expertise of the British Dyslexia Association, Dyscalculia Network, Ambitious about Autism, Speech and Language UK and others.
Delighted that @eddavey.libdems.org.uk, Leader of the @libdems.org.uk, could join us and take part.
Delighted that @eddavey.libdems.org.uk, Leader of the @libdems.org.uk, could join us and take part.
It was an honour to bring together so many brilliant organisations and campaigners in Parliament this week for a national roundtable on SEND and neurodiversity.
November 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
It was an honour to bring together so many brilliant organisations and campaigners in Parliament this week for a national roundtable on SEND and neurodiversity.
I met with residents, Cllrs & reps from @somersetcouncil.bsky.social & @nationalhighways.bsky.social at the Eagle Tavern Junction to discuss long-standing safety & congestion concerns.
Thank you to everyone who attended — I’ll keep working with local councils to push for improvements to this route.
Thank you to everyone who attended — I’ll keep working with local councils to push for improvements to this route.
November 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I met with residents, Cllrs & reps from @somersetcouncil.bsky.social & @nationalhighways.bsky.social at the Eagle Tavern Junction to discuss long-standing safety & congestion concerns.
Thank you to everyone who attended — I’ll keep working with local councils to push for improvements to this route.
Thank you to everyone who attended — I’ll keep working with local councils to push for improvements to this route.
Good news – from 29/11, the West of England Line between London Waterloo & Exeter St Davids will return to an hourly service, meaning more regular trains stopping at Crewkerne & Yeovil Junction.
It’s a big win for our communities and for everyone who relies on the line.
It’s a big win for our communities and for everyone who relies on the line.
November 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Good news – from 29/11, the West of England Line between London Waterloo & Exeter St Davids will return to an hourly service, meaning more regular trains stopping at Crewkerne & Yeovil Junction.
It’s a big win for our communities and for everyone who relies on the line.
It’s a big win for our communities and for everyone who relies on the line.
This morning I was honoured to plant a tribute on behalf of Yeovil in the House of Commons Garden of Remembrance — to remember and give thanks to all those who have served and sacrificed for our country.
November 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
This morning I was honoured to plant a tribute on behalf of Yeovil in the House of Commons Garden of Remembrance — to remember and give thanks to all those who have served and sacrificed for our country.
I met Honeywell in Parliament to hear about their work in Yeovil and beyond.
As one of Yeovil’s largest employers, Honeywell plays a key role in our local economy & the UK’s aerospace industry.
Great to discuss how we can keep supporting innovation, investment & skilled jobs.
As one of Yeovil’s largest employers, Honeywell plays a key role in our local economy & the UK’s aerospace industry.
Great to discuss how we can keep supporting innovation, investment & skilled jobs.
November 4, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I met Honeywell in Parliament to hear about their work in Yeovil and beyond.
As one of Yeovil’s largest employers, Honeywell plays a key role in our local economy & the UK’s aerospace industry.
Great to discuss how we can keep supporting innovation, investment & skilled jobs.
As one of Yeovil’s largest employers, Honeywell plays a key role in our local economy & the UK’s aerospace industry.
Great to discuss how we can keep supporting innovation, investment & skilled jobs.
I was pleased to join The Speaker and colleagues from across the House to mark 75 years since the rebuilding of the Chamber after its destruction in the Second World War.
A powerful reminder of our resilience and democracy.
A powerful reminder of our resilience and democracy.
October 30, 2025 at 10:31 AM
I was pleased to join The Speaker and colleagues from across the House to mark 75 years since the rebuilding of the Chamber after its destruction in the Second World War.
A powerful reminder of our resilience and democracy.
A powerful reminder of our resilience and democracy.
Last week I attended a drop-in on Churchill Time — a proposal to move the clocks forward by an hour all year.
It could save households over £400, boost wellbeing and road safety, and add billions to the economy.
A simple idea to make better use of daylight.
It could save households over £400, boost wellbeing and road safety, and add billions to the economy.
A simple idea to make better use of daylight.
October 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Last week I attended a drop-in on Churchill Time — a proposal to move the clocks forward by an hour all year.
It could save households over £400, boost wellbeing and road safety, and add billions to the economy.
A simple idea to make better use of daylight.
It could save households over £400, boost wellbeing and road safety, and add billions to the economy.
A simple idea to make better use of daylight.
Great to pop down to The Mad Hatter in Yeovil on Friday. What a great display of costume props for Halloween we are so lucky to still have a shop like this. It’s one of a kind.
October 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Great to pop down to The Mad Hatter in Yeovil on Friday. What a great display of costume props for Halloween we are so lucky to still have a shop like this. It’s one of a kind.
Farmers across Somerset are already struggling after one of the hardest years in memory — the Government’s refusal to reverse the unfair Family Farm Tax is a real blow.
Read more here: www.yeovil-libdems.org.uk/news/article...
Read more here: www.yeovil-libdems.org.uk/news/article...
October 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Farmers across Somerset are already struggling after one of the hardest years in memory — the Government’s refusal to reverse the unfair Family Farm Tax is a real blow.
Read more here: www.yeovil-libdems.org.uk/news/article...
Read more here: www.yeovil-libdems.org.uk/news/article...
A date has finally been set for the re-opening of Yeovil Maternity Unit – 21 April 2026.
While this is welcome news, it’s still a long way off. I’ll keep holding the Trust to account to make sure services return safely and without further delay.
While this is welcome news, it’s still a long way off. I’ll keep holding the Trust to account to make sure services return safely and without further delay.
October 14, 2025 at 11:39 AM
A date has finally been set for the re-opening of Yeovil Maternity Unit – 21 April 2026.
While this is welcome news, it’s still a long way off. I’ll keep holding the Trust to account to make sure services return safely and without further delay.
While this is welcome news, it’s still a long way off. I’ll keep holding the Trust to account to make sure services return safely and without further delay.
This morning I joined @gideonamos.bsky.social & the Somerset SEND Army at County Hall to call for better support for children with SEND.
The system is failing too many families — I’ve raised this in Parliament many times and will keep fighting for change. Every child deserves the chance to thrive.
The system is failing too many families — I’ve raised this in Parliament many times and will keep fighting for change. Every child deserves the chance to thrive.
October 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
This morning I joined @gideonamos.bsky.social & the Somerset SEND Army at County Hall to call for better support for children with SEND.
The system is failing too many families — I’ve raised this in Parliament many times and will keep fighting for change. Every child deserves the chance to thrive.
The system is failing too many families — I’ve raised this in Parliament many times and will keep fighting for change. Every child deserves the chance to thrive.
Too many children with dyslexia still miss out on early support – that must change.
I’m proud to back the Voice Petition with Jamie Oliver and the British Dyslexia Association, giving families & teachers the chance to share their stories directly with Gov.
Add your voice👉 dyslexiavoicepetition.com
I’m proud to back the Voice Petition with Jamie Oliver and the British Dyslexia Association, giving families & teachers the chance to share their stories directly with Gov.
Add your voice👉 dyslexiavoicepetition.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Too many children with dyslexia still miss out on early support – that must change.
I’m proud to back the Voice Petition with Jamie Oliver and the British Dyslexia Association, giving families & teachers the chance to share their stories directly with Gov.
Add your voice👉 dyslexiavoicepetition.com
I’m proud to back the Voice Petition with Jamie Oliver and the British Dyslexia Association, giving families & teachers the chance to share their stories directly with Gov.
Add your voice👉 dyslexiavoicepetition.com
@youngenterprise.bsky.social helps young people gain skills by creating and running their own businesses.
The creativity & ambition shown by Preston School students was inspiring – the future of business in Yeovil is bright.
The creativity & ambition shown by Preston School students was inspiring – the future of business in Yeovil is bright.
September 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
@youngenterprise.bsky.social helps young people gain skills by creating and running their own businesses.
The creativity & ambition shown by Preston School students was inspiring – the future of business in Yeovil is bright.
The creativity & ambition shown by Preston School students was inspiring – the future of business in Yeovil is bright.