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
The Liberal Democrats are urging the Government to continue furlough support until it is safe to do so and extend support to those who have so far been excluded by the Government. Acting leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey MP, who is asking the public to join his campaign to protect workers, warned the "pandemic hasn't affected everyone equally" and called for the Government to do more.
Fusion Lifestyle and Bedford Borough Council have been following national guidance regarding the safe reopening of leisure facilities within the Borough during COVID-19.
"Where was the plan? We demand an immediate independent inquiry on lack of preparedness and to learn lessons for the future", Cllr Colin Ferguson, who speaks for Newcastle Liberal Democrats on financial matters said as a Public Accounts Committee report published today finds an "astonishing" failure on the part of the Government to prepare for the economic impact of a pandemic.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have paid tribute to the huge 'volunteer force' which has been supporting the vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis.
I am the South Hams District Councillor for Ivybridge East (and also the Vice Chair of the South Hams Liberal Democrats). I was first elected to the District Council in 2019 and am interested in seeing local government funding restored, housing issues and infrastructure, and the implementation of a more representative electoral system.
Liberal Democrat Acting Leader Ed Davey has welcomed that nearly 900,000 public sector workers will receive a pay rise but has warned of the consequences of the cost being met out of existing departmental budgets. He said: