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”
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And about time, too.
Ed Miliband’s commitment to stop trade with the illegal Israeli “Settlements” in the Palestinian West Bank was courageous. Though it should have happened years ago.
The far-right Netanyahu regime has committed crimes of “ethnic cleaning” against Palestinians, murdered reporters and the media, and killed hundreds of aid workers, including Cornishman Jim Henderson. I witnessed appalling scenes on the West Bank when I was there last year. “Settlers” are backed by Israeli police and the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) and act with impunity. Miliband correctly referred to them as “Settler terrorists”. Meanwhile Palestinians are defenceless.
Some claim the Government’s actions will stoke anti-Jewish feelings in the UK. Others that it will help the process of mending divisions. British Jews (like Ed Miliband, it must be pointed out) I know welcome this move and say it is not before time. Though I respect that others have different opinions on this.
I just want the government to bring in these measures as quickly as possible and to make sure those who have committed war crimes are fully held to account and brought to law. Both Israelis, Hamas terrorists, and members of the IDF.
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Please be alert to these risks and the false news.
Last night I was alerted to the concerns of local RNLI volunteers who had just learned of false rumours which had gone viral. There was a risk that another mob of balaclava-clad, far-right activists might be bussed into west Cornwall to spread lies and hate, and to protest against the RNLI, which just does its amazing job of saving those in peril on the sea.
Fortunately that incident was averted. But what next?
I'm asking Government Ministers to ensure that charitable organisations, like the RNLI, whose volunteers face targeted abuse or harassment while carrying out their duties, are given protection and support they richly deserve.
Thank you RNLI
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Cannot the Government do more?
Cornwall and Scilly received billions in aid when we were in the EU regional aid programmes, but (since Brexit) that has evaporated to nothing.
Perhaps some sectors have improved? But Cornwall still remains the poorest region in the UK.
The government must do more.
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Was the Foreign Secretary lying to me?
The new Foreign Secretary - Ed Miliband - will make a statement to the House today. He's committing to do what Sec. David Lammy assured me a year ago the Government was already doing (see here his reply in September last here).
In the meantime, illegal settlements, murder of Palestinians, including children, ransacking of Palestinian homes and land have all accelerated across the West Bank. The far-right Netanyahu government continues to back this illegal takeover.
So, you’ll understand why I need to be convinced the government really means what it says, and will follow through with action to prevent settlers (though I prefer to call them “invaders”) from profiting from their land-theft, murder and Netanyahu’s apartheid policies.
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✨ People's Parliament - Hosted by Andrew George MP✨
📅 Friday, 18th September, 7pm
📍 Union Hotel, Penzance
I’ll open the evening with a few remarks on some of the current issues and concerns before opening the floor to your questions.
Some of the subjects I’m likely to cover include:
🔸 My Private Members’ Bill to improve housing options for those most in need
🔸 Preparations for the Autumn Budget
🔸 Cornwall’s discussions with Prime Minister Burnham regarding devolution
Previous events have proved popular, so to secure your place in case we are oversubscribed, please book a free ticket in advance using the link below. We will, however, do our best to accommodate everyone, including those who haven’t booked.
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If you would like to raise a question with me on the evening, priority will be given to those who notify my office in advance. Please email andrew.george.mp@parliament.uk or call 01736 339526.
Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you there.
