Cllr Andy Swain
Ward: Teign Valley
Parishes: Ashton ; Bridford ; Christow ; Doddiscombsleigh ; Dunsford ; Hennock ; Tedburn St Mary ; Trusham
Mobile: 07756 253908
Email: andrew.swain@teignbridge.gov.uk
Richard is an incredible candidate, whose dedication to others has shone not only through his career, but also in his voluntary roles in the community.
Great news from Stockport Town Hall tonight. At the annual meeting Lib Dem Leader Cllr Mark Hunter secured 31 votes while the Labour Leader got 25. The 28 Lib Dem Councillors were supported by the 3 Heald Green Ratepayers, while the 5 Tories and 2 Greens abstained.
By cutting VAT from 20% to 17.5% the Lib Dem amendment to the Queen's speech would have saved families an average of £600 each,...
The Southwark Liberal Democrats elected their new leadership team in internal elections on Monday night.
Sutton was recognised for its net-zero carbon achievements by the UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum.
Kit Malthouse votes against emergency tax cut. Liberal Democrats have today slammed Kit Malthouse for voting against an emergency tax cut in the House of Commons on Wednesday. It comes as over 300 Conservative MPs voted against the measures put forward by the Liberal Democrats to cut VAT from 20% to 17.5%. This proposal would be set to save families an average of £600 each. It would also reduce inflation by keeping prices down in the shops. However, it was blocked after the Conservatives voted it down. Councillor Luigi Gregori, local Lib Dem Parliamentary spokesperson, slammed the local Conservative MP for voting against the tax cut. The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to immediately bring in an emergency tax cut to help families facing soaring inflation and rising prices. The party is also calling for a windfall tax on the massive profits of oil and gas companies, to fund extra support for the most vulnerable families. Commenting, Luigi Gregori said: "People are struggling with sk