“Half-pint” business rates won’t save Taunton pubs
Gideon demands greater support for pubs, hotels and leisure venues in Taunton and Wellington after discussions with local businesses
3 Feb 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
Jardine to lead debate on visas for skilled American workers
Christine Jardine, Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West has secured a Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday 4th February on the potential merits of fast-track visas for skilled US citizens.
3 Feb 2026
More than 800,000 still stuck on an NHS waiting list
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today said that the SNP are terrible for your health after figures showed that more than 800,000 Scots are still on NHS waiting lists.
3 Feb 2026
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Powys Children’s Services Praised for Major Turnaround After Years of Concern
Children’s Services in Powys have been praised for a significant turnaround after years of concern, following a recent independent review that found the service to be safe, improving and free from serious failings.
3 Feb 2026
EU open-minded on customs union: time to seize the moment
Responding to reports that the European Commissioner for finance has said that the European Union would be "open‑minded" about discussing closer trade ties with the UK, including a customs union, Liberal Democrat Scottish Affairs spokesperson Susan Murray
3 Feb 2026
Homelessness figures are worst on record on SNP's watch
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today attacked record homelessness figures and set out their plans for tackling the SNP's scandalous neglect.
3 Feb 2026