THE new MP for Somerton and Frome, Sarah Dyke, says she is ready to hit the ground running after the Liberal Democrats secured victory at the recent by-election.
The Liberal Democrats received 21,197 votes which comfortably beat the Conservatives’ 10,179 votes and means that Somerton and Frome have a Lib Dem MP for the first time since 2010. The by-election was called following the resignation of the former MP, David Warburton.
“It is an honour to be elected as the local MP for Somerton and Frome. Frome will now have the MP it deserves,” said Sarah Dyke. “Communities across the town have been badly let down by an absent Conservative MP and out-of-touch Conservative Government.
Time for change
“It is time for change in Frome. I have hit the ground running by setting up my office, visiting Parliament and writing to the Chancellor about the grossly unfair tax on our local cider producers.
“I am going to spend the summer touring the constituency and listening to what people need me to do in Parliament.
“I’ll be banging the drum for more GP appointments in Frome, an end to Wessex Water polluting the river and to be there for constituents who need support with the cost-of-living crisis.
Local issues
“There has never been a more important time for Somerton and Frome to have a proper local MP.
“As someone who lives in the constituency, I know the issues local people face. I am furious that our local NHS services have been neglected and how our environment is treated by polluting firms.
“The media frenzy throughout this has been a surreal experience. I just want to get to work now for the people of Frome.”
