Ministerial platitudes on show at anti-poverty summit
Speaking after he attended the anti-poverty summit convened by the First Minister in Edinburgh this morning, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
3 May 2023
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
EIS survey shows Scottish teachers wrung thin
Responding to today's EIS survey highlighting concerns about wellbeing and workload among Scotland's teachers, Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie said:
3 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Government abandons plans to make tech firms refund fraud victims
The Liberal Democrats have criticised the government for dropping plans to force tech companies to pay compensation to victims of online financial scams in today’s Fraud Strategy.
3 May 2023
Bedford Borough Council drives down emissions by more than doubling EV fleet
Bedford Borough Council has added 16 new electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet as part of its plans to increase the number of EVs used in operations.
3 May 2023
Cole-Hamilton comments on nursing retention report
Commenting on the embargoed report from the Royal College of Nursing calling for a retention strategy to keep more nurses in their jobs at all stages of their career, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
3 May 2023
Lib Dem Councillors give 14% wage rise to Food Bank
Conservative controlled Rushmoor Council gave its Councillors a 14% allowance rise. Your Lib Dem Councillors gave the entirety of their pay increase to the local food bank.
LC
3 May 2023