Somerset Council's financial management is under scrutiny from the official opposition, while the ruling party remains responsible for its oversight.

The entities involved

• Somerset Council →

  local authority in England

  • Somerset Council is managing county-wide flood defence issues.Mon 16:35
  • A partnership was formed between the Environment Agency, Somerset Council, and Homes England for a new flood defence scheme.Mon 16:35
• Liberal Democrats →

  centrist political party in the United Kingdom

  • A council in Cotswold includes Liberal Democrat councillors who represent the Blockley ward.Sat 06:52
  • Tories form a coalition with the Liberal Democrats, while Jonathan Reynolds criticizes the Conservatives' economic performance.Fri 18:17
• Tories →

  British political party (1678–1834), precursor of the modern Conservative Party

  • Douglas Lumsden is elected to represent Aberdeen South, an outcome that also boosts Kemi Badenoch's political profile.Mon 14:48
  • Chris Philp speaks on behalf of the Tories regarding the source of foreign criminals targeted for deportation, pending Home Office plans.Sun 06:51