Sarah Dyke MP 🔶
@sarahdykeld.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Glastonbury & Somerton
Member of the HoC Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Select Committee
sarah.dyke.mp@parliament.uk
www.sarah.dyke.uk
Published & promoted by: Lib Dems, 9 Woodside Court, Sparkford, BA22 7LH.
Member of the HoC Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Select Committee
sarah.dyke.mp@parliament.uk
www.sarah.dyke.uk
Published & promoted by: Lib Dems, 9 Woodside Court, Sparkford, BA22 7LH.
I recently sat down with Georgie Newbery of Common Farm Flowers, Charlton Musgrove, to discuss how residents from across the Glastonbury and Somerton constituency can support their local businesses - on Small Business Saturday, during the festive season, and all year round.
December 6, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I recently sat down with Georgie Newbery of Common Farm Flowers, Charlton Musgrove, to discuss how residents from across the Glastonbury and Somerton constituency can support their local businesses - on Small Business Saturday, during the festive season, and all year round.
This year’s Women in Defence charter data report shows that women are still vastly underrepresented across the defence workforce, particularly in positions of leadership. I look forward to meeting with ministers – as promised by the Leader of the House – to address this unacceptable shortcoming.
December 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
This year’s Women in Defence charter data report shows that women are still vastly underrepresented across the defence workforce, particularly in positions of leadership. I look forward to meeting with ministers – as promised by the Leader of the House – to address this unacceptable shortcoming.
It was a pleasure to speak at the Somerset Centre of Management in Agriculture’s AGM last month. With the agricultural industry facing so much uncertainty, it’s more important than ever that we bring farmers and stakeholders together at events like this.
December 5, 2025 at 12:19 PM
It was a pleasure to speak at the Somerset Centre of Management in Agriculture’s AGM last month. With the agricultural industry facing so much uncertainty, it’s more important than ever that we bring farmers and stakeholders together at events like this.
It was lovely to spend the evening with other passionate activists at the Glastonbury and Somerton Liberal Democrats’ AGM last week.
We’re looking forward to another great year of representing you. We’d love for you to join us: please visit buff.ly/pffgklJ to find out how to get involved!
We’re looking forward to another great year of representing you. We’d love for you to join us: please visit buff.ly/pffgklJ to find out how to get involved!
December 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
It was lovely to spend the evening with other passionate activists at the Glastonbury and Somerton Liberal Democrats’ AGM last week.
We’re looking forward to another great year of representing you. We’d love for you to join us: please visit buff.ly/pffgklJ to find out how to get involved!
We’re looking forward to another great year of representing you. We’d love for you to join us: please visit buff.ly/pffgklJ to find out how to get involved!
Since 2022, 1600 Ukrainians have found safety and support here in Somerset. This week, I asked the Foreign Secretary about the Government’s plans to implement a pathway to settled status, so Ukrainians can integrate fully into the UK without fear of returning to an active war zone.
December 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Since 2022, 1600 Ukrainians have found safety and support here in Somerset. This week, I asked the Foreign Secretary about the Government’s plans to implement a pathway to settled status, so Ukrainians can integrate fully into the UK without fear of returning to an active war zone.
On Monday, I asked the Minister how he can expect rural businesses to have confidence in a Government which used inaccurate statistics to calculate APR increases and this year’s botched Budget:
December 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
On Monday, I asked the Minister how he can expect rural businesses to have confidence in a Government which used inaccurate statistics to calculate APR increases and this year’s botched Budget:
It was a privilege to cut the ribbon on South Somerset Community Accessible Transport’s new fleet of community ‘ring-and-ride’ buses on Saturday!
December 3, 2025 at 12:19 PM
It was a privilege to cut the ribbon on South Somerset Community Accessible Transport’s new fleet of community ‘ring-and-ride’ buses on Saturday!
Last week, to mark National Tree Week, Somerset Council Green Estates staff and over 150 community members – including volunteers from RNAS Yeovilton and Friends of Ham Hill – came together to plant 3,000 native trees over 3 hectares at Pit Wood.
It was a privilege to join them on Saturday morning!
It was a privilege to join them on Saturday morning!
December 2, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Last week, to mark National Tree Week, Somerset Council Green Estates staff and over 150 community members – including volunteers from RNAS Yeovilton and Friends of Ham Hill – came together to plant 3,000 native trees over 3 hectares at Pit Wood.
It was a privilege to join them on Saturday morning!
It was a privilege to join them on Saturday morning!
Today on World AIDS Day I’m wearing a Red Ribbon from National AIDS Trust to show support and solidarity with anyone who has been affected by HIV and AIDS.
Find out how you can do your part to raise awareness and funds by visiting buff.ly/Tq9ENlG
Find out how you can do your part to raise awareness and funds by visiting buff.ly/Tq9ENlG
December 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Today on World AIDS Day I’m wearing a Red Ribbon from National AIDS Trust to show support and solidarity with anyone who has been affected by HIV and AIDS.
Find out how you can do your part to raise awareness and funds by visiting buff.ly/Tq9ENlG
Find out how you can do your part to raise awareness and funds by visiting buff.ly/Tq9ENlG
🎙️ My response to the Budget on BBC Radio Somerset yesterday.
💼 It's a botched Budget from a low-growth Government, and a Chancellor who has diagnosed the disease, but failed to administer the cure.
✅ Do have a listen and tell me what you think about the Government's plans.
💼 It's a botched Budget from a low-growth Government, and a Chancellor who has diagnosed the disease, but failed to administer the cure.
✅ Do have a listen and tell me what you think about the Government's plans.
November 29, 2025 at 12:19 PM
🎙️ My response to the Budget on BBC Radio Somerset yesterday.
💼 It's a botched Budget from a low-growth Government, and a Chancellor who has diagnosed the disease, but failed to administer the cure.
✅ Do have a listen and tell me what you think about the Government's plans.
💼 It's a botched Budget from a low-growth Government, and a Chancellor who has diagnosed the disease, but failed to administer the cure.
✅ Do have a listen and tell me what you think about the Government's plans.
Last year, ticket scams cost music lovers over £1.6m – money which is often used to fund other serious crimes and dangerous organised crime groups.
Today I asked the Government to commit to holding a debate in Parliament to discuss the ticket resale market and ticket scams.
Today I asked the Government to commit to holding a debate in Parliament to discuss the ticket resale market and ticket scams.
November 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Last year, ticket scams cost music lovers over £1.6m – money which is often used to fund other serious crimes and dangerous organised crime groups.
Today I asked the Government to commit to holding a debate in Parliament to discuss the ticket resale market and ticket scams.
Today I asked the Government to commit to holding a debate in Parliament to discuss the ticket resale market and ticket scams.
Ahead of today’s Budget, I asked the Prime Minister whether he intends to listen to farmers, the EFRA Select Committee, and his own backbench MPs about the devastating impact that Inheritance Tax hikes will have on family farms - like Wyke Farms, in my constituency.
November 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Ahead of today’s Budget, I asked the Prime Minister whether he intends to listen to farmers, the EFRA Select Committee, and his own backbench MPs about the devastating impact that Inheritance Tax hikes will have on family farms - like Wyke Farms, in my constituency.
Ahead of today’s Budget, I stood with farmers outside Downing Street to demand the Chancellor #AxeTheFamilyFarmTax. Farming families will be devastated by this ill-thought-out tax hike. It’s not too late for the Govt to listen to farmers, protect the livelihoods of thousands & ensure food security.
November 26, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Ahead of today’s Budget, I stood with farmers outside Downing Street to demand the Chancellor #AxeTheFamilyFarmTax. Farming families will be devastated by this ill-thought-out tax hike. It’s not too late for the Govt to listen to farmers, protect the livelihoods of thousands & ensure food security.
🏠 Nearly 300 households in Somerset are in temporary accommodation, including 120 with children & Somerset is spending £3.4m a year to meet demand. Yesterday, I asked the Minister what steps will be taken to boost affordable housing & create longterm solutions, so families can have stability.
November 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🏠 Nearly 300 households in Somerset are in temporary accommodation, including 120 with children & Somerset is spending £3.4m a year to meet demand. Yesterday, I asked the Minister what steps will be taken to boost affordable housing & create longterm solutions, so families can have stability.
⚠️ Waste crime is hitting rural communities hard, costing the UK £1bn a year.
🔶 Last week in Parliament I urged the Secretary of State to back Lib Dem plans for tougher action, better data & real support for the Environment Agency & NCA to tackle organised waste crime and illegal dumping.
🔶 Last week in Parliament I urged the Secretary of State to back Lib Dem plans for tougher action, better data & real support for the Environment Agency & NCA to tackle organised waste crime and illegal dumping.
November 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
⚠️ Waste crime is hitting rural communities hard, costing the UK £1bn a year.
🔶 Last week in Parliament I urged the Secretary of State to back Lib Dem plans for tougher action, better data & real support for the Environment Agency & NCA to tackle organised waste crime and illegal dumping.
🔶 Last week in Parliament I urged the Secretary of State to back Lib Dem plans for tougher action, better data & real support for the Environment Agency & NCA to tackle organised waste crime and illegal dumping.
💼 Pleased to join Lib Dem colleagues ahead of the Budget calling for a VAT cut for hospitality. A 5p cut until April 2027 would boost footfall, support pubs, hotels and local attractions and help bring prices down. I’ll keep pressing the Government to back our hospitality businesses & high streets.
November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
💼 Pleased to join Lib Dem colleagues ahead of the Budget calling for a VAT cut for hospitality. A 5p cut until April 2027 would boost footfall, support pubs, hotels and local attractions and help bring prices down. I’ll keep pressing the Government to back our hospitality businesses & high streets.
Delighted to mark DonateIt's 2000th donation. What began with Simon Barfoot and me in the pandemic is now a project that has kept 11500 items from landfill and opened up digital access for so many. Proud of the team and excited for what comes next. Donate your old tech here: buff.ly/qhEDWzQ
November 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Delighted to mark DonateIt's 2000th donation. What began with Simon Barfoot and me in the pandemic is now a project that has kept 11500 items from landfill and opened up digital access for so many. Proud of the team and excited for what comes next. Donate your old tech here: buff.ly/qhEDWzQ
Today is Ask Her to Stand Day - held each year on 21 November to commemorate the passing of the Qualification of Women Act 1918.
I’m sure we all have a powerful woman in our lives who would make a brilliant representative. Take a moment to think of her today, and #AskHerToStand.
I’m sure we all have a powerful woman in our lives who would make a brilliant representative. Take a moment to think of her today, and #AskHerToStand.
November 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Today is Ask Her to Stand Day - held each year on 21 November to commemorate the passing of the Qualification of Women Act 1918.
I’m sure we all have a powerful woman in our lives who would make a brilliant representative. Take a moment to think of her today, and #AskHerToStand.
I’m sure we all have a powerful woman in our lives who would make a brilliant representative. Take a moment to think of her today, and #AskHerToStand.
Yesterday in Parliament I highlighted the South-west's brilliant defence-related manufacturing sector, including Needles & Pins Aerospace, a small women-led business in Somerton. I asked the Govt to make sure small providers & UK suppliers get equal opportunity to compete for the larger contracts.
November 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Yesterday in Parliament I highlighted the South-west's brilliant defence-related manufacturing sector, including Needles & Pins Aerospace, a small women-led business in Somerton. I asked the Govt to make sure small providers & UK suppliers get equal opportunity to compete for the larger contracts.
This week I urged the Lords Minister for Housing & Local Government Baroness Sharon Taylor to consider my national caravan licensing system proposal. #Glastonbury has the highest density of van-dwellers in the country. We need action to ease local tensions & stop exploitaton of vulnerable residents.
November 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
This week I urged the Lords Minister for Housing & Local Government Baroness Sharon Taylor to consider my national caravan licensing system proposal. #Glastonbury has the highest density of van-dwellers in the country. We need action to ease local tensions & stop exploitaton of vulnerable residents.
This week I raised concerns in Parliament about the EA’s decision to halt main river maintenance in Somerset, shifting responsibility onto riparian owners who simply can’t shoulder it. With flood season on the way, I’m pushing for better support & am pleased the Minister agreed to visit next year.
November 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
This week I raised concerns in Parliament about the EA’s decision to halt main river maintenance in Somerset, shifting responsibility onto riparian owners who simply can’t shoulder it. With flood season on the way, I’m pushing for better support & am pleased the Minister agreed to visit next year.
Yesterday I raised the growing pressure on dairy farmers, including the fall in milk prices that threatens their livelihoods. I’ve brought forward my Dairy Farming & Dairy Products Bill to push for fair supply chains, clear origin labelling & a stop to trade deals that undercut British farmers.
November 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Yesterday I raised the growing pressure on dairy farmers, including the fall in milk prices that threatens their livelihoods. I’ve brought forward my Dairy Farming & Dairy Products Bill to push for fair supply chains, clear origin labelling & a stop to trade deals that undercut British farmers.
In Pitney & across rural Somerset many off-grid homes face huge costs to move away from oil. Yesterday I pressed the Minister on support for these households & the role of renewable liquid fuels. Good to hear the Warm Homes Plan will tackle barriers & a new consultation is now open: respond GOV.UK
November 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
In Pitney & across rural Somerset many off-grid homes face huge costs to move away from oil. Yesterday I pressed the Minister on support for these households & the role of renewable liquid fuels. Good to hear the Warm Homes Plan will tackle barriers & a new consultation is now open: respond GOV.UK