2025: Week 35 - NHS, Protests and a balanced BBC
This week saw the publication of NHS “league tables” which the Government say will help banish the “postcode lottery” in the speed and quality of treatment.
15 Sep 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
Ed Davey calls on the Government to block Tesla contracts after Elon Musk comments
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called on the Prime Minister to rule out any future contracts the Government could have with Tesla after Elon Musk told protesters to “fight back or die” and that “violence is coming” at a far-right rally this weekend.
15 Sep 2025
Debenhams Building expenditure reaches over £450k
Costs for taxpayer continue to increase
15 Sep 2025
Eastleigh MP comments on RAAC removal at Royal Hampshire County Hospital
Liz Jarvis, the Liberal Democrat MP for Eastleigh, has welcomed news that dangerous reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) will be removed from the hospital in March 2026.
15 Sep 2025
Lib Dem win on extending visas for Ukrainian families
Following Liberal Democrat pressure in the House of Commons, the Government has recently announced a 24-month Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme, providing clarity for thousands of Ukrainians whose three-year visas were due to expire.
15 Sep 2025
Lib Dem win on extending visas for Ukrainian families
Following Liberal Democrat pressure in the House of Commons, the Government has recently announced a 24-month Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme, providing clarity for thousands of Ukrainians whose three-year visas were due to expire.
15 Sep 2025