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
Sorting the crisis in Social Care is something successive governments have promised to deal with, but always sidestepped. So I welcome Andy Burnham’s proposed cross-party talks and his stated intention to grapple with the challenge of making sure our NHS and Social Care services operate more effectively.
Just last month, at our Health and Social Care Committee. I asked Baroness Louise Casey (who was commissioned by government last year to complete an Inquiry into Social Care) why she couldn’t just produce her report now, rather than wait till 2028, as planned. In all honesty, there’s no good reason other than (lack of) political will.
People harp on about the Andrew Dilnot Commission report back in 2014, but that was primarily about protecting inheritance. ! It didn’t really deal with standards, staffing, nor integration with the NHS.
In this excerpt from our exchange, Louise Casey refers to a person "in the room" who apparently ensured her Commission was required to report "BY" 2018. This refers to Minister Stephen Kinnock MP, who was in the room, but not in camera, and who gave evidence to us after this.
There’s much to do. I just hope Andy will see this through.
Do you have a local issue you'd like to discuss?
Whether it's housing, healthcare, transport, local services, or a personal casework matter, I'd like to hear from you.
Tomorrow, I'll be near Market House in Penzance from 10:30am–12pm for a drop-in street surgery.
No appointment needed – just come by for a chat.
📍 Near Market House, Market Jew Street, Penzance
🕥 Saturday 25th July, 10:30am–12pm
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But we must go further, and faster.
It would be a good start. But he needs to hit the ground running. We're running out of time with these already.
For those who remember the "EdStone"...
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I’ll back Andy Burnham's if his commitment on “care”, “values” and “hope” is as good as his word.
I know Andy. We worked together in the past. Played in the same (House of Commons) sports (mainly football) teams, and shared campaign material and plans. I believe he’s motivated to do the right thing for those who most need help. But, like most Prime Ministers, it really depends on the character of the people he gathers around him. After all, they determine his diary, who he sees and is influenced by, who briefs him and what he sees and hears.
Of course I’ll do all I can to make sure he hears the voices of Cornwall. Not just his primary poles of Manchester and Westminster.
He has promised to deliver a resolution to the challenges of a dysfunctional social care system. Baroness Casey confirmed to me in the Health Committee recently that she does not need to delay her commissioned Social Care Inquiry till 2028, as previously timetabled. This can come early. Andy Burnham needs to speed this up and set a finish date this year.
Similarly, I’m keen to use my Private Members’ Bill on Homes and Planning to support the new Prime Minister's commitment to accelerate measures to combat the widening inequality in housing supply.
I’ll work with and support the new PM and his government if the kindly mood-music and themes of his opening address are followed through with policy to genuinely deliver it. But I’ll call him out and oppose if he doesn’t.
I wish Andy well now he’s been “enthroned” into Downing Street. Though I didn’t like how his predecessor was treated, I hope it won't be found that Andy was the orchestrator of that treatment.
Ask Andrew - Penzance
📆 Saturday 25th July
🕥 10:30am-12pm
📍 Near Market House, Market Jew Street, Penzance.
I’ll be there to listen to your concerns, answer questions, and discuss local issues that matter to you.
If you’re in town, please do come along, say hello, and share your thoughts.
📞 01736 339526
📧 andrew.george.mp@parliament.uk