Somerton & Frome by-election winner sworn in as MP and demands meeting with Health Secretary
The winner of the Somerton and Frome by-election, Sarah Dyke, will today (Monday 4 September) arrive in Westminster to be sworn in as an MP.
4 Sep 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
Govt must come clean on how many schools are affected by crumbling concrete
The Government has refused to reveal which schools are affected by failing RAAC concrete. The Liberal Democrats are calling for the Government to release the list of schools affected.
4 Sep 2023
The Govt should get "a grip" on crumbling school buildings
Commenting on the news that a beam collapse prompted a warning to schools over concrete safety, the Liberal Democrats Spokersperson for Education, Munira Wilson MP said:
4 Sep 2023
Lib Dems to force Mid Bedfordshire by-election as soon as Parliament returns
The Liberal Democrats have announced the party will step in and move the writ for the Mid Bedfordshire by-election as soon as Parliament returns on Monday (4 September), if the Conservatives refuse to do so.
4 Sep 2023
Aerated concrete school closures result of Govt "neglect"
Responding to reports in the Guardian which say, the government has told schools in England to immediately shut buildings made with aerated concrete until safety work is undertaken, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Munira Wilson MP said:
4 Sep 2023
Shapps appointment: Sunak has appointed a yes-man
Responding to the news that Grant Shapps has been appointed as the new Defence Secretary, Liberal Democrat Defence spokesperson Richard Foord MP said:
4 Sep 2023