Grove Green
Lib Dem Plan to Cut the Cost of living
The Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency cut to VAT for local pubs, restaurants, cafés, hotels and local attractions.
21 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
Reform UK Promised Lower Council Tax – Kent Got a 3.99% Rise
Kent was meant to be Reform’s flagship council. Instead, residents face one of the biggest tax rises possible and reserves being run down.
21 Jan 2026
Lib Dems demand Rail Passenger’s Charter to guarantee wifi, clean loos and automatic compensation
As Britain’s broken railways continue to cause unnecessary hassle and stress for passengers, the Liberal Democrats introduce a Rail Passengers’ Charter Bill in Parliament today [Wednesday 21st January] to improve customer experience and enshrine value for
21 Jan 2026
Alistair Carmichael - Westminster
Former NFU president evidence on future of farming shows urgent need for action – Carmichael
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has said that evidence on the future of farming given to Parliament on Monday by the former head of the National Farmers’ Union, Minette Batters, shows the urgent need for government action.
21 Jan 2026
Alistair Carmichael - Westminster
Warm Homes Plan welcome but action needed on islander benefit from renewables – Carmichael
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today spoken in Parliament on the need for “meaningful support for community benefit” from the government to tackle fuel poverty in the isles.
21 Jan 2026
Vikki Slade MP calls on the Government to stand up to Trump as Liberal Democrats lead the way
Vikki Slade MP has called on the Government to show real leadership in the face of growing threats to international law and global stability from Donald Trump — warning that silence and appeasement are putting Britain’s values and security at risk.
21 Jan 2026