Cole-Hamilton responds to record low birth rate
Responding to the news that Scotland’s birth rate has fallen to its lowest level since records began in 1855, Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
26 Aug 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
SNP oversees worsening outcomes for looked-after children
Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie has today accused the Scottish Government of letting down care-experienced children after statistics showed worsening outcomes on attendance, attainment and leaver destinations.
26 Aug 2025
Chamberlain: Crime statistics "deeply troubling"
Scottish Liberal Democrat Wendy Chamberlain MP has today warned that new crime statistics showing a 5% increase in sexual crimes are "paint a deeply troubling picture" about violence against women and girls in Scotland.
26 Aug 2025
Cole-Hamilton comments on record NHS waiting lists, social care delays and worsening A&E waits
Responding to official statistics showing a record 879,215 patients are now on outpatient, inpatient or diagnostic waiting lists, including thousands waiting for years, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP commen
26 Aug 2025
Fewer WTE GPs now than in 2019
Commenting on the publication of GP workforce numbers, where despite an uptick there are still fewer whole time equivalent GPs now than there were in 2019, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
26 Aug 2025
Starmer must rule out conceding to Trump on digital services tax
Responding to reporting that Trump has threatened increased tariffs on countries that tax US tech companies, Ed Davey, Liberal Democrat leader, said:
26 Aug 2025