News
Resetting EU-UK Relations
At Lancaster House on 19 May 2025, the Prime Minister and EU Commission announced what they called a "landmark reset” of post‑Brexit relations.
9 Jun 2025
Councillor Andy Swain - Teign Valley (TDC)
14 Feb 2021
Cllr Andy Swain
Ward: Teign Valley
Parishes: Ashton ; Bridford ; Christow ; Doddiscombsleigh ; Dunsford ; Hennock ; Tedburn St Mary ; Trusham
Contact information
Mobile: 07756 253908
Email: andrew.swain@teignbridge.gov.uk
Committee appointments
Term of Office
- 07/05/2019 - 13/05/2023
Andy's News
Plymouth Lib Dem councillor champions support for vulnerable children at meeting of City Council
At last week’s full City Council meeting [2 June], Plymouth Liberal Democrat councillor Dylan Tippetts raised Labour’s cuts to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund with the cabinet member for children’s social services.
9 Jun 2025
Action To Make Local Steps Safer At Night
Lloydie secures extra patrols for King Charles Street steps in Nottingham.
9 Jun 2025
Liberal News
Southampton Lib Dems Confirm 2026 Candidates for Bassett, Shirley and Swaythling
The Liberal Democrats have confirmed their candidates for the 2026 City Council elections in three wards where the party already holds a seat — building on recent gains and aiming to strengthen their presence in key areas across Southampton.
9 Jun 2025
Liberal News
An anniversary and a new municipal year – opportunities for reflection
This week marked the tenth anniversary of the death of Charles Kennedy, Lib Dem leader from 1999 to 2005. It reminded me that I have been a member of the party for 10 years as I joined at that time, having been inspired by Kennedy.
CRB
9 Jun 2025
Adam Dance Statement: Winter Fuel Allowance
“I welcome the Government’s decision to reinstate Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners earning £35,000 or less. This U-turn comes after sustained pressure from the Liberal Democrats and tireless campaigners...
9 Jun 2025