Digital ID U-turn: No.10 must be bulk ordering motion sickness tablets
Responding to reports that the Prime Minister has abandoned plans for mandatory digital ID, Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office Spokesperson Lisa Smart MP said:
13 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
Families left without heating and hot water for months on Surrey Docks estates
Residents on council estates in Surrey Docks have been left without reliable heating and hot water for months during winter, following repeated failures in communal heating systems.
13 Jan 2026
Shetland
Wishart speaks at first stage of Crofting Bill
Beatrice Wishart emphasised the importance of crofting to Shetland and the Highlands and Islands, and the need for wider reform.
13 Jan 2026
Shetland
Wishart responds to Scottish Government budget announcement 2026-27
Beatrice Wishart has responded to the Scottish Government’s budget announcement 2026-27 after the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government, Shona Robison MSP’s Ministerial Statement this afternoon (Tuesday 13th January 2026).
13 Jan 2026
Guildford
Six for 2026
I want to share with you some of my thoughts in the form of six for ’26 – three reflections on 2025 and three thoughts for the year ahead.
ZF
13 Jan 2026
Bedford Borough Council in the red on potholes
Only 12 other councils in England received the lowest possible 'red' rating
13 Jan 2026