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, MP.
Andrew describes his role - "Seeking out the silent voices. Standing up to bullies. Fighting for justice”
Liberal Democrats - Building a brighter future
Government policy is driving hundreds of local renters into food banks and destitution. They may not mean to, but they do.
I led a Parliamentary debate on Government support for those who don’t earn enough to pay their rent.
A simple search just before the debate found more than 1,700 AirBnBs available for rent in the constituency (that’s just AirBnB. There are over a thousand more available through holiday letting agents). But NOT ONE private rental property within the Government's Local Housing Allowance (LHA) level.
LHA rates have been frozen for two years. They're way below actual rent levels. I offered examples of constituents who are left with less than £100 a month to live on, after they've paid their rent. That needs to cover all water, electricity and other utility bills, council tax, insurances, travel costs, as well of course as food and basic household products, clothes etc, let alone 'luxuries' such as a television license!
Government policy is simply not working. It's driving the poorest into debt, foodbanks, homelessness, and destitution.
I recommended that, instead of handing out billions in tax-subsidies to those who switch their spare homes from renting to locals to holiday letting, they should offer tax incentives to those property owners who provide decent, secure and affordable homes to local people. Use that money to work with good landlords to help those who need decent, secure and affordable homes.
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Join me tomorrow at 7pm at Wesley Hall, Helston Methodist Church for the latest People's Parliament.
This is an opportunity for local people to come together, raise concerns, ask questions, and share their views on the issues affecting our communities and the country as a whole.
I'll begin with a brief update on recent developments in Westminster and across West Cornwall before opening the discussion to questions from the audience.
Topics are likely to include:
• Local issues and community priorities
• National and international affairs
• Current Parliamentary business, including the Autumn Budget
Entry is free, but places are limited, so please reserve your seat:
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If you would like to submit a question in advance, please contact my office:
📧 andrew.george.mp@parliament.uk
📞 01736 339526
I hope you'll be able to join us tomorrow evening for what promises to be an interesting and engaging discussion.
I'm looking forward to being back in Mullion this weekend and spending some time catching up with local residents, hearing your views and discussing the issues that matter most to our community.
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📍 Mullion Village Hall (TR12 7DQ)
📅 Saturday 24th October
🕙 From 10:00am
Please share the details with friends, family and neighbours. This informal drop-in session will take place alongside the village's popular morning market, Mickey's Market, and there will be coffee and refreshments available.
Mullion has always held a special place in my heart as the village where I was born and brought up. Whether you would like to raise a local concern, discuss national issues or simply share your thoughts, I would be pleased to hear from you.
If there is a queue, everyone will be seen in turn. These events are an important opportunity to listen, exchange ideas and have constructive conversations about the future of our area.
I hope you can join me.
People's Parliament with Andrew George MP
You're invited to join me at Wesley Hall, Helston Methodist Church, on Friday 23 October at 7pm for the next People's Parliament.
People's Parliament meetings give local residents the opportunity to have their say, raise issues affecting their communities, and ask questions on the topics that matter most to them.
I’ll begin with a short update on developments both locally and in Westminster before opening the discussion to questions and comments from the audience.
A chance to discuss:
• Local issues affecting Helston and surrounding communities
• National and international matters
• Recent Parliamentary business, including the Autumn Budget
Attendance at previous events has been strong, so please reserve your free place in advance:
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If you would like to submit a question ahead of the meeting, please contact my office:
📧 andrew.george.mp@parliament.uk
📞 01736 339526
I look forward to seeing you there.
Important progress in Cornwall's devolution plans today. All 6 Cornish MPs and Council Leader joined Devo Minister Sally Jameson and senior No. 10 North officials to run through the details of our case and to ask questions.
Good progress was made and a strong case too.
Very good teamwork by fellow MP‘s and excellent opening and closing remarks from Council Leader, Leigh Frost.
There’s still much work to do. But we can be confident of securing single Foundation Strategic Authority status, and expect an announcement around the time of the budget.
But to secure the powers and resources we need and deserve, to drive our economy, significantly improve housing prospects for locals, and better integrate our health and care services, and more, we need confirmation from the PM himself.
We expect an announcement to be made soon.
However, today's meeting confirmed, we're now well on the road to unique single Foundation Strategic Authority status.
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