Horsham's Man in Westminster: Parliament is back in business
This week John returns to Westminster, where he will be scrutinising the Pension Schemes Bill and proposing amendments to the Bus Services Bill.
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
This week John returns to Westminster, where he will be scrutinising the Pension Schemes Bill and proposing amendments to the Bus Services Bill.
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, local MP Tim Farron warned that the Government’s increase in National Insurance Contributions is leading to businesses in Cumbria having to cut staff.
When the Liberal Democrats took control in May, they found a council on the brink of bankruptcy – drained by years of reckless spending and mismanagement.
Alan Reid has today criticised ed the SNP's slow progress in delivering a solution for landslides that have consistently disrupted travel on the A83 in Argyll.
Next week, Adam Dance, Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, will bring forward his first Bill in Parliament – a proposal that could change the way schools support children with dyslexia and other neurodivergent traits.
Responding to Keir Starmer’s interview on Radio 5 Live, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said: