Local News
Sutton MPs react to new PM
Bobby Dean and Luke Taylor take stock of Andy Burnham
23 Jul 2026
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
Tinkering with VAT on electricity ‘won’t cut it’ for North Shropshire residents, says Helen
North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan says Andy Burnham’s plan to remove the 5% VAT from domestic energy bills does not go far enough to help struggling households.
23 Jul 2026
Mid Sussex Times
Political opinion with Alison Bennett MP: My final question to Keir Starmer: Fix our water
Last week marked the final sitting week before Parliament’s summer recess, with MPs returning to their constituencies. It was...
23 Jul 2026
Conviction of Cllr Brazier - St Albans Lib Dem response
Cllr Brazier has been found guilty of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Cllr Brazier received a fine of £299 and an 18...
23 Jul 2026
Orcadian Column
Orcadian Column, 23/7/2026
Fair warning, this column is largely a Burnham-free zone. If you’ve come looking for speculation about what Manchesterism might mean for Orkney, you’ll get a taste of the tear-stained disappointment being felt right now by every Argentinian football fan.
23 Jul 2026
VAT removal ‘won’t cut it’ for South Leicestershire residents as Paul Hartshorn, Parliamentary spokesperson urges Burnham to back Lib Dem plans to slash bills
The Liberal Democrats say Andy Burnham’s plan to remove VAT from domestic electricity bills in October does not go far enough to help struggling households.
22 Jul 2026