Laura Barker elected in Staines by-election!
Our fantastic Lib Dem candidate, Laura Barker, was elected in the Staines by-election on the 16th of October, beating Reform into second place.
19 Oct 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
Rejoining the Single Market
Bank of England Governor: Brexit Still Dragging Down UK Growth
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warns Brexit will weigh on UK growth “for the foreseeable future”. The Liberal Democrats say rebuilding ties with Europe is essential to restore openness and unlock long-term economic potential.
RH
19 Oct 2025
‘Suck it up’: leaked video exposes bitter infighting at Reform UK’s flagship Kent council
Exclusive: Footage reveals Kent leader berating councillors amid rows over budgets and bullying claims
19 Oct 2025
Lib Dems Oppose Ending 24/7 Front Counter at Plumstead Police Station
London Lib Dems are coordinating the city-wide Save our Police Stations Counter Services campaign
19 Oct 2025
Lib Dems: Govt must "break the link" with gas prices to reduce bills
Responding to Ed Miliband's morning round where he was questioned on energy bill rises, Pippa Heylings, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Energy Security and Net Zero, commented:
19 Oct 2025
Cranleigh
Cranleigh River Tests Reveal Shocking Pollution Levels
Recent water testing by local volunteers has revealed dangerously high phosphate, nitrate and conductivity levels in Cranleigh Waters, sparking investigations by the Environment Agency and Ofwat into problems at the local sewage works.
WLD
18 Oct 2025