Davey: Welfare Bill "no way to run a country"
Following the news that the Government's Welfare Reform Bill has passed, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
1 Jul 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
Standing Up Against the Government’s Unfair Welfare Cuts
Tom is standing up against unfair welfare cuts that will push thousands into poverty. He’s fighting for a fair, compassionate system that protects disabled people, carers, and children. Read why he opposes the Bill here.
1 Jul 2025
Welfare concessions: Govt should “put this bill out of its misery”
Responding to reports that the Government is offering further concessions on the welfare bill to the Labour rebels, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
1 Jul 2025
Milton Keynes
Nearly 6,000 at risk of losing vital PIP support in Milton Keynes
Nearly 6,000 Personal Independent Payment (PIP) claimants in Milton Keynes could lose vital support.
1 Jul 2025
Gateshead
Labour demolishes greenbelt
After years of battles in Gateshead Council, the bulldozers have been sent into the fields to the south of Whickham Highway. Labour’s housing plans for 570 houses on former greenbelt are taking shape.
1 Jul 2025
Milton Keynes
Lib Dems call on City Council to prepare for new terrorism law
At this week’s Full Council meeting, Liberal Democrat councillors called on Milton Keynes City Council to start preparing for the new Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law.
1 Jul 2025