Thames Water appeal: Govt must put company into special administration
Responding to the news that the court has rejected his appeal to prevent Thames Water from an additional £3 billion bail out, MP for Witney Charlie Maynard said:
17 Mar 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
Government Cuts to Sustainable Farming Incentives Spark Concern
The government abruptly closed applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) on Tuesday 11th March, giving the National Farmers' Union (NFU) just 30 minutes' notice.
17 Mar 2025
OECD: Chancellor cannot ignore “steady drumbeat of economic misery”
Responding to the OECD revising down their 2025 growth forecast for the UK by 0.3 percentage points to 1.4%, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
17 Mar 2025
Gideon Amos calls on government to support nature-friendly farming
Gideon Amos, the MP for Taunton and Wellington, joined World Animal Protection at the Parliamentary launch of its Just Transition Business Case for Farmers, Animals and the Environment.
17 Mar 2025
2025: Week 10 - Welfare, Disability and Communities
The big news of the week has been Liz Kendall outlining the Government’s plans for welfare spending, including disability benefits.
17 Mar 2025
Hazel Grove
MP meets with Health Minister on Stepping Hill Hospital
Local MP Lisa Smart was hopeful on future improvements to Stepping Hill Hospital, and the potential for delivering a future second site, following a meeting with Health Minister Karin Smyth.
17 Mar 2025