Record 20.5 million month-long waits for a GP appointment last year - up 60% in seven years
There were a record 20.5 million month-long waits for a GP appointment last year, new research by the Liberal Democrats reveal.
19 Feb 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
Bexhill and Battle
Christmas Dinner raises £200 for Sara Lee Trust
Bexhill & Battle Liberal Democrat vice Chair, Bill Goddard, presents a cheque to Sara Lee Trust representative Cathy Cobley.
19 Feb 2025
🚂 Cheadle Train Station Update 🚂
Cheadle’s new train station is moving forward, but delays remain. Tom Morrison MP has been pushing hard—challenging ministers, lobbying the Chancellor, and meeting key transport leaders to get it built. Read the full update on his efforts here! 🚆
19 Feb 2025
Environment
Clive Jones rejects High Court's bailout of Thames Water as customers continue to suffer
Wokingham MP Clive Jones has condemned the £3bn bailout of Thames Water, worsening the future burden upon bill-payers. The Liberal Democrats have called for the company to be put into special administration.
19 Feb 2025
Charities and Small Businesses
A Voice for the Vulnerable
A new museum in St Ive, near Liskeard, honours Emily Hobhouse, who had a deep commitment to the vulnerable. Fairness, compassion and community must be at the heart of decision-making. As Emily said, ‘The whole of humanity is one family"
19 Feb 2025
More clarity needed on why Skye House allegations were missed
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today said that ministers must provide greater clarity on why allegations of a culture of cruelty at Skye House were missed.
19 Feb 2025