Council backs campaign for employed Carers to be given unpaid leave
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Councillors unanimously backed a motion calling for employed unpaid Carers to be given a right to unpaid leave from work.
21 Nov 2022
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
Hinckley and Bosworth Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
Hinckley and Bosworth Liberal Democrats have accused the Conservative Government of "incompetence and chaos" after the Autumn Statement saw tax hikes and cuts to services for people in Hinckley and Bosworth. The Chancellor's measures come in the wake of economic turmoil following the "mini-budget" which saw mortgage rates spike to record levels.
21 Nov 2022
Have your say on how the UK commemorates the COVID pandemic
The UK Commission on COVID Commemoration has launched a consultation giving people across the UK the opportunity to say how they think the pandemic should be remembered and with possible suggestions including the adoption of a Remembrance Sunday-style symbol, dedicated memorials and reflective spaces. You can find out more at https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/covid-commemoration-consultation
21 Nov 2022
General News and Press Releases
McArthur backs ‘No Time to Wait’ campaign to save lives from pancreatic cancer
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has pledged his support to Pancreatic Cancer UK’s 'No Time to Wait' campaign which is calling on the Scottish Government to provide additional funding this winter and an action plan to speed up diagnosis and improve survival for pancreatic cancer.
21 Nov 2022
'We are calling for action now, to improve people's access to Medway GPs' - say local Lib Dems
Liberal Democrats call on the Government to take action to improve people's access to GPs and get urgent appointments. Far too many people in our towns' are struggling to get a GP appointment when they need one, leaving them waiting anxiously for the care they deserve. In September alone, nationally 8.9 million GP appointments involved a wait of more than a week, with 5 million waiting longer than the Government's own target of two weeks.
AWMLD
21 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Mortgage ticking time bomb: Homeowners facing biggest interest payment hike on record
British mortgage owners will face the biggest hike in interest payments on record, the Liberal Democrats can reveal.
21 Nov 2022