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

South Devon Alliance
AbbreviationSDA
LeaderRichard Daws
Founded23 March 2021; 3 years ago (2021-03-23)
DissolvedNovember 2024
HeadquartersNewton Abbot, Devon
IdeologyLocalism
Environmentalism
Colours  Green
Website
http://southdevonalliance.org/

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][3]

In February 2023, two members of Newton Abbot Town Council joined the party.[4]

In the 2023 Teignbridge District Council election, the SDA won 9 seats.[5] One candidate was David Knopfler from Dire Straits who contested Ashburton and Buckfastleigh ward.[6] In a 2024 by-election in the same ward the SDA came in second place.[7]

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.[8]

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]
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References

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  1. ^ "UK Parliament election results: South Devon Alliance - registrations". UK Parliament election results. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  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.
  3. ^ PRSD (19 May 2022). "South Devon Alliance | new political party emerges". the PRSD. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  4. ^ Heppell, Ethan (6 February 2023). "Town councillors join South Devon Alliance". Dawlish Gazette.
  5. ^ "Teignbridge result - Local Elections 2023". BBC News. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  6. ^ Henderson, Guy (20 April 2023). "Rock legend stands for election in Devon". Devon Live. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  7. ^ Clark, Daniel (1 May 2024). "Voters in Devon go to the polls for four by-elections". Devon Live. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  8. ^ "Newton Abbot - General election results 2024". BBC News. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  9. ^ Clark, Daniel; Stenson, Mary (5 May 2023). "Teignbridge election results as they happen". Devon Live. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
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