Cost of Living
Chris urges government to protect pubs and small businesses
The Abinger Hatch pub is seeing its business rates soar.
8 Jan 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
Labour spin over bogus “funding boost” claims exposed
Southwark Labour MP Neil Coyle’s claim that the government’s local government settlement leaves Southwark with a “£38 million boost” has been exposed as misleading at a meeting of the council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee last night (7th January).
8 Jan 2026
Letter to the Housing Minister: Removal of Statutory Consultees
The Surrey Heath MP has co-signed a letter to the Minister for Housing and Communities raising serious concerns about proposals to weaken the role of environmental and community experts in housing planning.
8 Jan 2026
Health & Social Care
Will Forster MP calls for action on NHS rail travel costs
A Woking nurse at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has raised concerns about the rising cost and complexity of rail travel for NHS staff working in central London.
8 Jan 2026
Met vetting scandal: Lib Dems call on Conservatives to apologise for putting targets over public safety
Commenting on recent revelations that the Metropolitan Police wrongly hired over 100 police officers after relaxing vetting standards, Lib Dem London Spokesperson Luke Taylor MP said:
8 Jan 2026
Orcadian Column
Orcadian Column, 8/1/2026
Happy New Year and what a start it’s been to 2026.
8 Jan 2026