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
Let me know what you think.
I have a chance to propose new legislation.
That's what I'll concentrate on at my next public meeting
This Friday 29th May.
You may have heard, I was fortunate (again) that my name came out early (4th ) in the ballot for Private Members' Bills. So, I've been inundated by every lobby group under the sun to take on their draft Bill. Including campaigns of my own on housing, health, nature restoration, combatting violence against women, combatting growing inequality, etc, there were scores of others.
I've narrowed it down to bills which also include Nature & National Security, Safe staffing in the NHS, Ban trophy hunting imports, Marine Mammals protection, Terminally Ill (adults) dying, Enhanced Devolution, planning control on second/holiday home numbers and others.
Having to narrow it down to just one will be very difficult. I must make my mind up in the next fortnight.
That's where you come in. Please contact me to let me know what you think.
And, if you can, please come to this meeting and take part in the discussion.
There is a capacity limit at the venue. So, if we have to limit attendance (hopefully not) we'll honour the places of those who book a (free) place in advance:
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Please contact me at:
andrew.george.mp@parliament.uk
01736 339526
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Pleased to welcome the Bring Back our Ancient Woodlands campaigners to Westminster this week. It's my privilege to lead the Westminster campaign with a Parliamentary motion to restore these critically important woodlands. It's gathering the support of MPs.
40% of our ancient woodlands (ie those which have existed consistently since at least 1600) are partially buried beneath non-native conifer plantations. Known as Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites (PAWS), or Ghost Woods, these sites are former ancient woodlands that were chopped down in favour of fast-growing, fast-profiting plantations.
The campaign group, Wild Card, who I've been working with, are rightly calling for these sites to be restored to their former biodiversity-rich glory! 💚🌳
Their emblem is the lemon slug; an iconic indicator species of the ancient woodland habitat - the most biodiverse habitat in the world, but also one of the rarest.
Their #RewildTheGhostWoods campaign has amassed 146,000 signatures, which we delivered to DEFRA. I'm following up the petition with an ask to Defra Ministers to act.
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REWILD THE GHOST WOODS!
Please pop over and say "Hello" if you're in town tomorrow.
I value these opportunities. With so much going on, I appreciate hearing your thoughts.
Saturday 23rd May
10:30am-12pm
Near Market House, Market Jew Street, Penzance.
Please pop over and say "Hello" if you're in town this Saturday.
I value these opportunities. With so much going on, I appreciate hearing your thoughts.
Saturday 23rd May
10:30am-12pm
Near Market House, Market Jew Street, Penzance.
Thank you
To all who promoted Mental Health week*
Taking action to support those in need is a start.
The Cornwall "Speak their Name" Memorial Quilt is a kind opportunity to remember those we have lost to an illness to which we must always strive to find an answer.
I viewed the quilt when recently displayed at Zennor Church. Impressive and poignant. Remembering friends and loved ones.
And met the Mental Health Foundation in Parliament last week (i don't usually do these posed photos, but was persuaded this is a helpful way to convey my support).
Cornwall experiences greater distress than the national average. This is not just a national crisis. Mental health must achieve parity with physical health. Plans to improve opportunities for self-referral are encouraging to hear. But cannot come too soon.
*Mental Health Week ended last night 11-17th May
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