Cllr Andy Swain
Ward: Teign Valley
Parishes: Ashton ; Bridford ; Christow ; Doddiscombsleigh ; Dunsford ; Hennock ; Tedburn St Mary ; Trusham
Mobile: 07756 253908
Email: andrew.swain@teignbridge.gov.uk
Strange times indeed with national politics, specifically the Conservatives seem intent on rearranging the deckchairs whilst the band plays on, writes Lib Dem Group Leader Christian Hogg.
Analysis by the Liberal Democrats shows that 17,684 homes across Rugby have received poor energy efficiency ratings (EPC Bands D-G) since 2008.
Hitchin & Harpenden 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 Hertfordshire. The Chancellor’s measures come in the wake of economic turmoil following the “mini-budget” which saw mortgage rates spike to record levels.
The Tories crashed our economy and sent mortgage bills spiralling. And now they are forcing everyone to pay the price for their incompetence - with more unfair tax rises, weaker public services, and the sharpest decline in living standards on record.
Kenilworth & Southam's Lib Dems condemn "chaotic and incompetent" budget Kenilworth & Southam 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 our area. The Chancellor's measures come in the wake of economic turmoil following the "mini-budget" which saw mortgage rates spike to record levels. For months the party have been calling for a tougher windfall tax on oil and gas giants to help pay for help with energy bills and support for the vulnerable. They are also calling for a Mortgage Protection Fund to help people in Kenilworth & Southam and across the country struggling to pay their mortgage, which they would fund through reversing tax cuts for the big banks. Commenting on the Government's Autumn Statement, Jenny Wilkinson said: "This is the cost of chaos budget. Everyone is being forced to pay the price for this Conservative government's incompetence.
North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan has described the Autumn Statement as ‘the cost of Conservative chaos budget’ after challenging the Chancellor in the House of Commons.