Andrew George
Promoting the
Politics of Courage
I’m running a positive campaign to restore decency and honesty to our politics. To build a brighter future. To combat those who want us to become more inward-looking, backward-looking, more self-absorbed. I’ll build a campaign for an outward-looking, forward-looking and compassionate country.
We’ve been misled by a privileged clique who’ve irresponsibly played on fears to stoke prejudice. We must get beyond the Brexit chaos they’ve dragged our country into. We must restore the things that matter for the sake of our children’s future – our NHS, our schools and the very sustainability of our planet.
Come and join a growing campaign team. We’re determined to win this seat back this time, to make the difference, to build a brighter future.
Many people say “you politicians are all the same”. That statement has never been more untrue. The choice here is stark:
Andrew George - Standing up for Cornwall
National campaigner, local campaigner, former MP.
Andrew describes his role - "Seeking out the silent voices. Standing up to bullies. Fighting for justice”
Liberal Democrats - Building a brighter future
✨ ANDREW GEORGE'S PEOPLE'S PARLIAMENT with guest SIR VINCE CABLE✨
🗓️ Friday, 10th April – 7pm
📌 The Queen's Hotel, Penzance
The next public meeting is coming soon. I'm delighted to be joined this time by former Business and Trade Secretary, and former Liberal Democrat Party Leader, Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable.
We'll focus on:
🔸The state of the UK economy
🔸The UK's role in global affairs
🔸Combatting widening inequality
🔸Restoring our NHS and local services
There will also be plenty of time for your questions.
To be sure of a space, please book (FREE) tickets in advance via the link below: andrew-george-events.eventcube.io/events/94652/an-evening-with-andrew-george-mp-and-rt-hon-sir-vi...
Please email or phone in advance with any questions you’d like to raise.
Email: andrew.george.mp@parliament.uk
Phone: 01736 339526
I look forward to seeing you there.
A good month for the Isles of Scilly. But much more work to do.
A series of ministerial meetings and debates have helped ease some of the pressure and offered a glimmer of hope and light:
1. Local Government Minister, Alison McGovern MP, promised - in a recent meeting in her office in the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government - to look again at the so-called “bespoke” Financial Settlement to the Isles of Scilly which the Council predicted would bankrupt the islands in just a few years;
2. Transport Ministers have agreed to explore new models for the provision of affordable transport both to and between the islands; following a Commons debate, which was followed by a ministerial meeting with Council officials;
3. Education Minister, Baroness Jacqui Smith, agreed to look again at the Government’s support for post-16-year-old students who need to study on the mainland; accepting that the ‘package’ of support must give them an equivalence to their mainland counterparts, including for safeguarding and pastoral support.
See first photos of me meeting with Minister Alison McGovern MP, and second photo (R-L), me meeting with Baroness Jacqui Smith and Sue Ross (Isles of Scilly Council - Interim Director of Children and Adult Services).
Customers and workers are being let down by the top brass of a company which has put its corporate ‘parcel war’ above its Universal Service Obligation.
I was pleased that Postal services Minister, Blair McDougall MP, responded positively when I urged him to stand up to Royal Mail company top executives.
Link to Hansard record of the exchange:
hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2026-03-11/debates/DFEFE929-63F7-478D-8BAA-8B7B10787D8D/RoyalMailUn...
Andrew: “On Monday, it was my privilege to visit the Helston sorting office, where I discovered staff burdened with remote, counterproductive micromanagement of their work and inadequate plans to deal with the inevitability of staff absences. I was distressed to hear them describe that they had been abused and threatened when undertaking their work on the frontline. Does the Minister agree that frontline workers should be praised and have management systems that empower them to resolve matters locally?”
Blair McDougall: “I think the hon. Gentleman can tell from the comments around the House how much respect and affection there is for posties around the country, and I am disturbed by what he describes. Ultimately, the only sustainable future for Royal Mail is in bringing together a workforce who are really passionate about what they do and a management who are seeking to get the company into a financially sustainable position. That is why we are prioritising the talks going on at the moment.”
It’s a shocking injustice. Isles of Scilly residents are treated like second-class citizens when it comes to affordable transport. Especially when compared with everywhere else in the UK.
Here are excerpts from a debate I secured this week in the House of Commons. I’m grateful to the Minister for responding positively. I followed this with a meeting with Ministers and Council representatives. There is, of course, much to do.
It’s not just ferry and air prices, but freight costs that are crippling efforts to address the desperate need for affordable homes and other essential services. Winter travel between the off-islands and St Mary's now costs £160 return. Far from the £3 bus fare on the mainland and the free older person’s bus pass!
I’ll report back on progress…
See the full adjournment in the comments.
#IslesOfScilly #islesofscillytravel
Most of our local pubs, cafés, restaurants, and music venues are facing a perfect storm. Many are struggling to survive. uncertain, they'll still be here by the end of this year.
My concerns heightened, especially following recent meetings, correspondence and conversations with proprietors and following many recent business closures.
Our low-wage economy and cost-of-living challenges locally create an environment of significant price sensitivity. The crippling VAT rate and employers' NI hike, further compounded by soaring energy bills and an eye-watering business rates revaluation, albeit that the government has partially responded to our campaign against the rise by promising to soften the blow. Though many businesses tell me that this has, in fact, made little difference.
Pubs, restaurants, music venues and other hospitality businesses are substantial employers here in West Cornwall and on the Isles of Scilly. And they play a vital role in bringing our communities together. When a pub closes, communities are weakened.
Liberal Democrats proposed a costed policy for a 5% VAT cut for hospitality businesses, But which the chancellor rejected at the time of the autumn statement. We are continuing to press ministers to think again.
This is a photo taken following a recent meeting I held with some local restaurant, pub and cafe proprietors here in west Cornwall. I'm keen to maintain communication and will continue to fight for fair dealing with Ministers and the Valuation office etc.
#cornwall #westcornwall #islesofscilly #supporthospitality #protectourpubs #SupportSmallBusiness #smallbusinessuk #businessrates
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