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
FOR many people, politics is broken. Politicians shout past each other and engage in factional disputes and power struggles. Indeed, by these measures. we haven't had a functioning government in Britain for some time. but in another sense, politics does work.
Beauty salons and tattoo parlours have prospered on many High Streets while the number of banks and department stores has fallen. Places to eat and drink have also increased - despite social distancing.
Our candidate for MP for Wokingham talks to the BBC.
[Milton Keynes, 1 December] New figures reveal £34,567,959 is needed to fix Milton Keynes University Hospital.
MP Helen Morgan has called for WASPI women to be given interim payments to help them cope while their full compensation is decided.
Chelmsford City Council is considering proposals to tackle the burden of soaring inflation and volatile economic conditions on its finances. This week's Full Council will vote on proposals to increase some fees and charges as part of a range of measures to close its budget gap, which was forecast in October to be around £7.9m for 2023/24.