I KNOW it’s been another tough year for everyone and there are still challenges on the horizon in terms of dealing with Covid-19, but the remarkable resilience of the general public including you all in Taunton Deane continues to shine through.

I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to every single person right across the constituency who has played their part, in particular: health and care sector workers, vaccinators and the army of volunteers involved in the vaccine roll out and phenomenal booster programme; teachers who have been under pressure but have all gone above and beyond for the sake of our children, all of our public sector workers, emergency services, businesses of every kind who have had to change and adapt, and of course, neighbours and friends all around who have shown without doubt that community spirit still thrives.

Rest assured I will continue to do all I can to represent the needs of the people of Taunton Deane at Government level.

Do keep safe this festive period and I would like to extend to you all the very best of Christmas wishes and here’s to a peaceful New Year.

Rebecca Pow

MP for Taunton Deane