SNP not fit for vast challenge of housing crisis
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today criticised the SNP’s handling of the housing crisis as a series of new figures revealed the terrible state of the sector.
16 Dec 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
Cole-Hamilton attacks SNP record on health
Responding to the news that delayed discharge accounted for 1 in 9 occupied NHS beds in 2024/25, while 11,036 people were waiting last month for a social care assessment or care at home package, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said
16 Dec 2025
Second worst 12 hour waits on record at A&E
Responding to new figures showing only 59.2% of people attending A&E were seen within the 4 hour target in the week ending 7th December 2025, while 4,670 people waited over 8 hours and 2,344 waited over 12 hours (the second worst on record), Alex Cole-Ham
16 Dec 2025
Lib Dems launch farming version of Teach First to boost food security
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP and Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Tim Farron has unveiled a major new food security plan, which includes a proposal to launch a 'farm first' scheme
16 Dec 2025
David Green
Highland Council urged to support more warm spaces
Ahead of Christmas, the Highland Council is being urged to provide greater support to communities - alongside faith groups, charities, and local organisations - to ensure everyone has access to warm spaces.
16 Dec 2025
BBC lawsuit: Davey urges PM to not let Trump “undermine our national broadcaster”
Responding to President Trump filing a $5 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, Lib Dem Leader Ed Davey said:
16 Dec 2025