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South Devon Alliance

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South Devon Alliance
Founded23 March 2021; 3 years ago (2021-03-23)
DissolvedNovember 2024
HeadquartersNewton Abbot, Devon
Colours  Green

The South Devon Alliance (SDA) was a short-lived minor political party in Teignbridge District, Devon, England.

History

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The South Devon Alliance was founded on 23 March 2021.[1] It had emerged out of the "Newton Says No" group, who campaigned to stop housing development within the area.[2]

In February 2023, two members of Newton Abbot Town Council joined the party.[3]

In the 2023 Teignbridge District Council election, the SDA won 9 seats.[4] One candidate was David Knopfler from Dire Straits who contested Ashburton and Buckfastleigh ward.[5] In a 2024 by-election in the same ward the SDA came in second place.[6]

Liam Mullone was the South Devon Alliance candidate in Newton Abbot constituency in the 2024 United Kingdom general election. He came in 6th place with 4% of the vote.[7]

In November 2024 the party announced it was dissolving as they felt a political party was no longer the best way to represent their interests on Teignbridge District Council.[2]

Election results

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Election Seats
2023 Teignbridge District Council election 9[8]

References

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  1. ^ "UK Parliament election results: South Devon Alliance - registrations". UK Parliament election results. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  2. ^ a b Grindley, Ellen (4 November 2024). "Political party announces it is to disband at district council". Mid Devon Advertiser. Retrieved 18 November 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ Heppell, Ethan (6 February 2023). "Town councillors join South Devon Alliance". Dawlish Gazette.
  4. ^ "Teignbridge result - Local Elections 2023". BBC News. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  5. ^ Henderson, Guy (2023-04-20). "Rock legend stands for election in Devon". Devon Live. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
  6. ^ Clark, Daniel (2024-05-01). "Voters in Devon go to the polls for four by-elections". Devon Live. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  7. ^ "Newton Abbot - General election results 2024". BBC News. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  8. ^ Clark, Daniel; Stenson, Mary (2023-05-05). "Teignbridge election results as they happen". Devon Live. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
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