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
Responding to Liz Truss' comments at PMQs on the triple lock, Liberal Democrat Work and Pensions Spokesperson Wendy Chamberlain MP said
Liberal Democrats have called on Conservative MPs to "show some backbone" by voting for the fracking ban today. It comes as analysis by the party reveals that fracking caused 192 earthquakes in 182 days at the one active site in the UK, equivalent to more than one a day.
In answer to a question from Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey at Prime Minister’s Questions today, Liz Truss refused to commit to raising Carer’s Allowance and other benefits at least in line with inflation.
In the midst of this cost of living crisis, pensioners and those relying on benefits cannot be undercut and left to struggle...
Broken down into the five most important issues, we have laid out how we can as a local party engage with Medway (see attached graphic). Our 5 Point Community Engagement Policy for Medway is at: https://medwaylibdems.org.uk/en/page/5-point-community-engagement-policy
Don't forget the Ageing Well Festival is taking place today at Bedford Corn Exchange until 2pm with lots of stands giving information and there is also a COVID Booster pop-up where you can get your latest vaccination.