Starmer needs to get real about defence
In a world where Europe can no longer rely on America for defence and Russian aggression continues in Ukraine, Lib Dems Overseas Hon. President George Cunningham says radical change is needed
14 Sep 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
Farage must come clean on who’s bankrolling his US trips to “badmouth Britain”
Responding to reports that Farage failed to register his Trump fundraising visit and did not say who paid him, Daisy Cooper, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, said:
14 Sep 2025
Town Centre Buzzing as Hundreds Celebrate First-Ever Centre Stage Richmond
The Liberal Democrat led council introduces festival that brings music, markets, and community spirit to Richmond High Street, with strong support from residents and local businesses.
14 Sep 2025
Mandelson appointment: Lib Dems call for independent investigation with access to documents and messages
The Liberal Democrats are calling for an independent inquiry into what was known about ex-US Ambassador Peter Mandelson’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein at the time of his appointment, saying that victims must be “put first.”
14 Sep 2025
Govt proposals for carer’s allowance compensation would be “victory” for carers and campaigners
Responding to reports that the Government is considering compensation payments to those caught up in the carer’s allowance scandal, Ed Davey, Liberal Democrat Leader, said:
14 Sep 2025
Greene urges all parties to support key victims’ proposals ahead of final vote
Ahead of a final vote on the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Bill, Scottish Liberal Democrat Jamie Greene MSP has called on the Scottish Government and all parties in parliament to support his proposals to strengthen the rights of victims of crime.
14 Sep 2025