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
We must do everything to face down these widely reported and unacceptable anti-semitic incidents. Those responsible must be apprehended and brought to justice.
Though barely reported at all by the media, there has also been a similar rise in attacks on Muslims and Mosques around the country.
Latest annual records show 4,478 incidents of hate crimes targeted at Muslims and 2,873 at Jewish people. Though there seems to be significant under reporting of incidents against Muslims, with many Mosques reporting limited follow-up from the police, which in turn is likely to discourage reporting .
Whether Anti-semitic or Islamophobic, or indeed aimed at any group in society, these incidents are an attack on the whole country; are against our values; values which celebrate diversity and which demonstrate tolerance and support for people of all faith groups and none.
We must stand together against these vile people and against intolerance in all its forms.
I've recommended the Council
- halts plans to use glyphosate this summer;
- to consult further;
- to review;
- to consider localised, community-led methods of maintaining the public realm in each neighbourhood; and
- to await the outcome of a planned government review.
PUBLIC REALM WEED MANAGEMENT
joint statement
Andrew George MP and Ben Maguire MP
We agree with Cornwall Council both that there have been numerous complaints about the safety and integrity of some pavements and the public realm where vegetation has become uncontrolled, and that any alternative policy adopted for public realm management would require agreement of all parties by the end of April, if it is to be rolled out in time to be effective. However, as it seems this has only been communicated to parish and town Councils, communities and the public in recent weeks it has not provided sufficient time to satisfactorily consult.
We therefore believe Cornwall Council has left this matter too late to implement this season, without generating significant avoidable controversy and undermining public trust. Nevertheless, the proposal can now be given time for sufficient further scrutiny, research, and review of the science prior to a decision taken in time to be rolled out next year. Given that approval for the use of glyphosate in the UK expires in December 2026, this would also allow time for the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to complete a thorough review of the herbicide's safety and effectiveness before deciding on its long-term renewal.
Full statement ⬇️
Dandelion image credit: unsplash.com/photos/a-single-yellow-dandelion-grows-through-stone-pavement-1edmLcq1eow
Rebuilding the UK‘s defences cannot be achieved overnight, after they were left seriously depleted by the previous government.
But ministers are sticking to their line that no action will be taken till the Defence Investment Plan is published. They keep saying that they are “working flat out” to complete the plan!
However, their “flat out” assurances are falling flat. It’s time for action.
The weather is set fair for Saturday. I look forward to meeting you if you’re in town. Please come over and say “Hello”!
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3 months on from Storm Goretti and I’m not convinced we’ve either learned lessons, nor put in place measures to better handle the next one.
Thank you to ITV News West Country for the report. I’ll circulate a fuller report back on this soon, and organise a progress review.
Common Platform for Cornwall
