Interest rates: “Trump-flation” forcing people to face “eyewatering” mortgage hikes
Responding to the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 3.75%, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, Daisy Cooper MP, said:
19 Mar 2026
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
Opposition demand answers on how Kent County Council will cope with potential energy crisis financial shocks
As the cost of global oil surges to more than $100 a barrel, the Liberal Democrat Opposition leader, Cllr Antony Hook, has tabled a question for Thursday’s full council over how KCC would manage in such circumstances.
19 Mar 2026
Lib Dems demand Government publish legal advice relating to deployment of UK military in the Strait of Hormuz
The Liberal Democrats have today written to the Attorney General to call for him to publish the full legal advice he shares with the Government concerning the possible deployment of UK armed forces in the Strait of Hormuz.
19 Mar 2026
LDER at the Spring Conference in York
This year’s Spring Conference offered a timely reminder of why electoral reform matters — and why the months ahead could be decisive.
19 Mar 2026
Wales - Economy
UK Steel Strategy Leaves Unanswered Questions for Wales
Responding to the UK Government’s Steel Strategy, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Wales David Chadwick MP said:
19 Mar 2026
Wales
Farage's Welsh people are “foreign speakers” comments show Reform's sneering ignorance of Wales
Responding to reports that Nigel Farage described Welsh people as “foreign speakers” in a paid for video message Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds MS said:
19 Mar 2026