Sarah Dyke MP 🔶
@sarahdykeld.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Glastonbury & Somerton
Member of the HoC Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Select Committee
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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
[email protected]
www.sarah.dyke.uk
Published & promoted by: Lib Dems, 9 Woodside Court, Sparkford, BA22 7LH.
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
🧡 Great to get out and about talking to residents in Street at the weekend, accompanied by Councillor Liz Leyshon, Street Parish Councillor and Somerset Councillor Heather Shearer and some fabulous Lib Dem volunteers!
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🚪Get involved: buff.ly/94asJz5
November 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM
🧡 Great to get out and about talking to residents in Street at the weekend, accompanied by Councillor Liz Leyshon, Street Parish Councillor and Somerset Councillor Heather Shearer and some fabulous Lib Dem volunteers!
🚪Get involved: buff.ly/94asJz5
🚪Get involved: buff.ly/94asJz5
This #InternationalMensDay let's break the silence around men's mental health & wellbeing. Too many struggle alone - huge stigma remains about asking for help. It's a sign of strength to ask for support. Let's check on the men in our lives & ensure everyone feels safe to share when they're not ok.
November 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
This #InternationalMensDay let's break the silence around men's mental health & wellbeing. Too many struggle alone - huge stigma remains about asking for help. It's a sign of strength to ask for support. Let's check on the men in our lives & ensure everyone feels safe to share when they're not ok.
Many in rural areas – like Gareth in Pitney - want to transition to sustainable heating solutions, but living off the energy grid means that this can cost tens of thousands of pounds.
Today I questioned the Minister about the support he will provide them.
Today I questioned the Minister about the support he will provide them.
November 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Many in rural areas – like Gareth in Pitney - want to transition to sustainable heating solutions, but living off the energy grid means that this can cost tens of thousands of pounds.
Today I questioned the Minister about the support he will provide them.
Today I questioned the Minister about the support he will provide them.
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in the UK - accounting for 14% of all new cancer cases – and most commonly affects men over 50. Somerset Prostate Support Association offer free symptomless testing at events throughout the year, like Saturday's clinic in Street: buff.ly/WaCwy7T
November 18, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in the UK - accounting for 14% of all new cancer cases – and most commonly affects men over 50. Somerset Prostate Support Association offer free symptomless testing at events throughout the year, like Saturday's clinic in Street: buff.ly/WaCwy7T
Today in Parliament I raised Fiona's case. She's a survivor of historical rape & has lost confidence in the justice system after being told there is no starting point for an investigation.
I asked the Minister what is being done to properly support victims of violence against women & girls.
I asked the Minister what is being done to properly support victims of violence against women & girls.
November 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Today in Parliament I raised Fiona's case. She's a survivor of historical rape & has lost confidence in the justice system after being told there is no starting point for an investigation.
I asked the Minister what is being done to properly support victims of violence against women & girls.
I asked the Minister what is being done to properly support victims of violence against women & girls.
Somerset’s carnivals are incredible: over 20 parades culminating in Glastonbury on Saturday. It's crucial we protect this fantastic tradition. I'll be leading a debate in Parliament on the future of Somerset carnivals, celebrating them & seeking solutions to the challenges they face.
November 17, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Somerset’s carnivals are incredible: over 20 parades culminating in Glastonbury on Saturday. It's crucial we protect this fantastic tradition. I'll be leading a debate in Parliament on the future of Somerset carnivals, celebrating them & seeking solutions to the challenges they face.
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"It's disgraceful that Nigel Farage is egging Donald Trump on as he attacks our institutions, our media, and the pockets of millions.”
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November 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"It's disgraceful that Nigel Farage is egging Donald Trump on as he attacks our institutions, our media, and the pockets of millions.”
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
🐦 I was given a fantastic tour of King Ina C of E Academy on Friday, led by the newly-elected School Councillors.
🦅 It was so inspiring to see how the Councillors work together to raise the voices of their fellow students, making the school experience enjoyable, inclusive, and accessible for all!
🦅 It was so inspiring to see how the Councillors work together to raise the voices of their fellow students, making the school experience enjoyable, inclusive, and accessible for all!
November 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🐦 I was given a fantastic tour of King Ina C of E Academy on Friday, led by the newly-elected School Councillors.
🦅 It was so inspiring to see how the Councillors work together to raise the voices of their fellow students, making the school experience enjoyable, inclusive, and accessible for all!
🦅 It was so inspiring to see how the Councillors work together to raise the voices of their fellow students, making the school experience enjoyable, inclusive, and accessible for all!
💛It was great to be ‘Ms Mustard’ alongside ‘Mrs Mango’ at Lovington C of E Primary School this morning – donning my yellow scarf in support of Children in Need!
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November 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
💛It was great to be ‘Ms Mustard’ alongside ‘Mrs Mango’ at Lovington C of E Primary School this morning – donning my yellow scarf in support of Children in Need!
buff.ly/GUnb4Ru
buff.ly/GUnb4Ru