Childcare expansion a ‘fraction’ of what’s needed
Following news that the Government has expanded its free childcare provision for working parents, Liberal DemocratEducation spokesperson Munira Wilson MP said:
29 Nov 2023
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
Government 25% below cancer treatment target as charity says 20,000 deaths a year avoidable
The latest NHS data has revealed that just 61.3% of cancer patients are starting treatment within 62-days. The government’s target is 85%, which has not been met since 2015.
29 Nov 2023
National News
Has Sunak lost his marbles?
At primary school, years ago, we used to get fired up playing marbles at break time but, seriously, why did Sunak have such a hissy fit over the 'Elgin' marble statues and cancel a meeting with the Greek Prime Minister? Read more...
JD
29 Nov 2023
Norwich
Lib Dems push for local Night-Bus service
The Lib Dem group secured unanimous support from the city council for a motion calling on the county council to use its new transport enhancement cash to re-establish the UEA night bus.
JH
29 Nov 2023
UK restores voting rights for millions of Australian residents
Lib Dems start their worldwide campaign in Australia, informing British citizens about their new upcoming voting rights
29 Nov 2023
Richard Foord
MP warns of ‘banking isolation’ as Lloyds announce end of mobile banking service
Liberal Democrat MP Richard Foord has expressed concern about older residents being left unable to access their own money as Lloyd Bank announces the end of their mobile banking service from May next year.
CJL
29 Nov 2023