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
Almost one in two (46%) people expect to see the number of SMEs in their local area closing to increase as a result of the NICs hike by the government, new polling commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
Commenting ahead of Keir Starmer’s speech today on a ‘Plan for Change’, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
Two fifths of Scots expect to see an increase in the number of SMEs closing in their local areas as a result of the NIC hike by the government, new polling commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
Thornbury & Yate MP Claire Young was one of several Liberal Democrat MPs that met with FirstPort Managing Director Martin King and senior leadership in Parliament to challenge them on the huge number of people affected by the companies’ poor practices.
Bromsgrove Liberal Democrats have backed local residents petition to save the 145 bus service from cutbacks.
As we come close to the year’s end, it’s time to reflect on the challenges and the achievements of the past twelve months.