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
The Liberal Democrats have written to the Home Office Permanent Secretary, asking him to facilitate the handover of Suella Braverman’s text messages, WhatsApps, and emails for use in any future inquiry into her misconduct.
Liberal Democrats nationally have been asking for some months now for help with the energy and cost of living crisis. Lib Dem Campaigner Leola Card says " The government has let us down by failing to act quickly to support struggling families and businesses. Whilst recent announcements provide help for some many will not receive any support and continue to suffer into the winter and the governments actions this week delay help that is desperately needed." Over the summer Liberal Democrats have called for a cut to VAT and a freeze on energy bills into the autumn and winter. Oil and Gas companies continue to have record profits. The Lib Dem plan would ensure the cost of increased Energy Bill support would be paid for by a new windfall tax on energy company profits.
Bedford Borough Council is encouraging residents to get their flu jab this winter.
The Conservative government’s threat to scrap the triple lock on pensions would cost pensioners in Eastleigh a colossal £8,103,301, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has found.
Following a campaign by Wirral's Lib Dem councillors, the threat to the future of the Tennis Centre at Bidston has been lifted.
The latest Darley Dale Focus has been dropping through letterboxes in the area this week.