Tessa Munt MP

Member of Parliament for Wells Constituency

Tessa Munt MP for Wells Constituency

Tessa in Wells

Thank you for visiting my website. I am the new Liberal Democrat MP for Wells Constituency.

I would like to thank everyone who supported me in the recent election; I am truly honoured to be elected.

During the campaign - I set out my priorities to always put local people first. I will fight for a fair deal for young people, a fairer tax system; protect the Somerset way of life and stand up for Somerset jobs. These are just some of the issues that I will fight for in Parliament.

Remember, I am here to help you - so if there is anything I can do to help, please get in touch. Use the contact details below.

Best wishes

Tessa

Can Tessa help you with an issue?

You can contact Tessa by:

Emailing her at: tessa.munt.mp@parliament.uk

Phoning her Constituency office: 01934 710748 Westminster office at: 020 7219 7184.

Writing to her at:

The Constituency Office

The Borough

Wedmore

Somerset

BS28 4EH

Contact Wells Constituency Liberal Democrats

Please email info@wellslibdems.org.uk or call the campaign team on 07765579879

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NEWS


Tories aren't listening New!

Tue 27th Jul 2010

The growing resistance to the expansion plans for Tesco in Shepton Mallet is likely to be ignored under a new policy cooked up by Mendip District Council's Conservative Administration.

Tessa with petition (photography: Alvin Horsfall)

"More time for our farmers; less time for lunch" says Tessa

Thu 22nd Jul 2010

Hopes that Somerset's County Farms may be saved from a mass sell-off were dashed again after Wednesday's County Council meeting.

Lib Dems take Mendip District Council seat from Tories

Mon 12th Jul 2010

The Conservatives have lost overall control of Mendip District Council in a by-election.

Garfield and Tessa celebrate

New MP speaks in the House of Commons instead of shouting at the radio

Mon 12th Jul 2010

New MP Tessa Munt made her impassioned first speech at Westminster, after the Lib Dems' dramatic win in the Wells Constituency in the General Election.

Tessa making her maiden speech

Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate

Fri 30th Apr 2010

Last night was the final of the three televised Leaders' debates. Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, debated with Gordon Brown and David Cameron about the economy. Subjects discussed included breaking up the banks, creating more jobs and reinvigorating the British economy.

Nick Clegg MP

Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy

Wed 28th Apr 2010

On Thursday 29th April from 8.30pm, BBC One will host the final live Prime Ministerial Debate of the General Election from the Midlands. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in the run up to the General Election next Thursday.

Debate Night Graphic

Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate

Fri 23rd Apr 2010

An average of five polls conducted immediately after the Sky TV Leaders Election debate on Thursday night put Nick Clegg as the winner, with all instant polls showing him ahead of Gordon Brown. After the Foreign Affairs-led debate from Bristol dominated by issues like Iraq, immigration and climate change, Nick Clegg won 3 of the 5 polls on the night, building on his position after the first debate.

Nick Clegg

Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs

Wed 21st Apr 2010

The second Party Leaders Debate is taking place this Thursday starting at 8pm on Sky News. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in a TV debate in the run up to the General Election on May 6th, this time leading on Foreign Affairs.

Debate Night Graphic

Nick Clegg Storms First Ever Party Leaders Debate

Fri 16th Apr 2010

The polls following the first ever Party Leaders General Election debate on ITV are showing that Nick Clegg has won a convincing victory over David Cameron and Gordon Brown. The debate was the first ever Leaders debate during a UK General Election campaign, and the pollsters are giving it as a big victory for Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats.

Nick Clegg (Photo: Alex Folkes/Fishnik Photography)

First Party Leaders' TV debate: Domestic Affairs

Thu 15th Apr 2010

Tonight on ITV, Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will be going head to head in a TV debate. This is the first of three debates that will be taking place in the run up to the General Election on May 6th.

Debate Night Graphic

Fairness - The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Launch

Wed 14th Apr 2010

Nick Clegg has launched the Liberal Democrat General Election manifesto. The manifesto sets out four clear priorities of fair taxes, a fair chance for every child, a fair economy, and a fair deal by cleaning up politics.

Liberal Democrat Manifesto for 2010 General Election

Apply for a Postal Vote Now: Deadline 20th April

Mon 12th Apr 2010

With the General Election on 6th May, there is still time to arrange a postal vote. Voting by post is an easy and convenient way of voting if you are unable to get to the polling station on polling day - for any reason.

Postal vote envelopes (photography: Matt Raines)

TESSA TOPS THE BOSS, U2 AND THE KING OF POP

Sat 10th Apr 2010

There have been some marathon tours over the last 30 years.

tessa Tshirt

Victory Vince: Cable Wins Channel 4 Chancellors Debate

Mon 29th Mar 2010

The first ever TV debate between the three candidates to be the next Chancellor has seen Lib Dem Vince Cable win a clear victory. In a Channel 4 on-line poll carried out immediately after the debate, Vince out-polled both Alistair Darling and George Osborne.

Vince Cable [Photo: LDD Pics]

Ask the Chancellors: Live debate on Channel 4

Sun 28th Mar 2010

At 8pm on Monday 29th March, Channel 4 will stage a live debate between the would-be Chancellors, Liberal Democrat Vince Cable, Labour's Alistair Darling and Conservative George Osborne. Krishnan Guru-Murthy will be asking the questions.

cable

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Wells General Election Result

Turnout: 55864 (70%)

44%
 
Liberal Democrats: 24560 (+6.1%)
42.5%
 
Conservative: 23760 (−1%)
7.5%
 
Labour: 4198 (−8.1%)

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