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
Speaking in the Scottish Parliament this afternoon, Scottish Liberal Democrat climate emergency spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP said the deposit return scheme has triggered a “breakdown in ministerial responsibility” amid a lack of clarity, adverse impacts on business and potential trade barriers.
Following the serious flooding at the end of last year, Hal is working to improve the management and information around the Water of Leith Flood Defences.
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron asked the Secretary of State for Energy, Security and Net Zero, Grant Shapps, to introduce specific funding support for hospices that are struggling with their energy bills.
With crimes of fraud increasing by an astonishing 97% since 2018, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has called on the government to equip Police Scotland with the resources needed to combat fraud.
Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader and Health spokesperson, Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has called on the Scottish Government to “abandon" their ministerial takeover of social care after new figures today showed almost 12,000 people in Scotland are waiting to be assessed or have a care package arranged.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP today called on the Cabinet Secretary to “wake up to the reality of this crisis” following the news that 1 in 7 Scots are still on an NHS waiting list.