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
Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) always have been a waste of space and money. Far better spend those millions to support our overstretched frontline police.
This pointless and expensive Tory experiment - started in 2012 - should have been scrapped years ago. Rather than waiting till 2028, Ministers should scrap PCCs immediately.
The £2 million each year wasted on the PCC in our area - and the £5 million under their direct control - should instead be used for frontline policing.
Support our police. The sooner PCCs go the better.
Can’t believe it’s only a fortnight since the fab Community Action Fest!
A brilliant celebration of local help charities, support organisations and volunteers, What talent and kindness we have in our communities.
Many, many thanks to all who gave their talent, advice and support for those who came.
A brilliant day.
And especial thanks to Humphry Davy School, our hosts. They really went the extra mile to ensure everything ran smoothly.
Everyone enjoyed it so much, we’ll do it again next year.
Penzance Lloyds Bank closure - Protest - Happening SATURDAY
Market Place, Penzance
Saturday 15th November
10:30am
For those affected or concerned about the impact of Lloyds’ plan to close the Penzance branch in January 2026. Please come. Your support would be appreciated!
If there is any (even remote) chance we can change their minds at this stage, I am prepared to do my best, with your support. A petition I launched last week against the closure already has a thousand signatures. Please add yours here: digitallibdems.typeform.com/to/ZuzfCUxe
Lloyds Bank was happy enough to accept £37 billion of public funds when it needed to be bailed out to avoid collapse 17 years ago, but turns its back on the public when they view us as an inconvenience.
Lloyds unwisely opted to declare war on Penzance. We will fight them all the way
A campaign group was formed in Penzance last night. We aim to force Lloyds to think again about the planned closure of its Penzance branch.
I met and quizzed Lloyds regional and local managers at the Branch for a lengthy session before reporting back to a public meeting in St John’s Hall yesterday evening. Lloyds executives had been invited but declined.
Protests are planned. The petition started last week has already gathered over a thousand online signatures. I'll be raising further questions in Parliament, challenge Ministers and ask the Financial Conduct Authority for advice.
We'll challenge Lloyds' decision to shut up shop on 21st January next year. There’s been no consultation. No impact assessment. They’re unconcerned about the damage this will inflict on our town, the problems faced by vulnerable and elderly people and those not digitally enabled. The nearest branch will be almost 40 miles away from Lands End.
The meeting also heard from Sue Calvert, owner Cornwall’s oldest family run business, Alfred Smith & Son (Penzance) Ltd, which was first established in the town in 1811. The family bank at Lloyds and strongly oppose Lloyds plans, explaining it would be seriously detrimental to the commercial vitality of the town.
Lloyds has enjoyed the benefit of our custom and £37billion of taxpayers’ money to bail it out when it faced serious crisis in 2008. They have over 33,000 customers in the constituency. They admit over 1000 are dependent on the Penzance branch. They know, if they go the other banks will follow like a pack of cards. Leaving west Cornwall with no banking – other than the flimsy sticking plaster of ‘community banking’ visits.
The brilliant business community of Penzance has maintained and promoted the vitality of our town against many odds. But a sustainable banking sector is integral to the town's future. Lloyds has 2 further years of lease at the iconic town centre building it has occupied for the past century. Bank execs must be made to think again, and at the very least, to pause, work with our community and negotiate soft landing and alternative plans. They can of course and we would encourage them to negotiate renewal and extension of their lease beyond 2027. But if they won’t, they’ll find they’ll have a fight on their hands.
You can support our petition here: digitallibdems.typeform.com/to/ZuzfCUxe
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REMINDER
Penzance Lloyds Bank closure - Public meeting - Happening TODAY
📍St John's Hall, Penzance
📅Monday 10th November
🕖6.15pm
For those affected or concerned about the impact of Lloyds’ plan to close the Penzance branch in January 2026.
This meeting will immediately follow my meeting with senior Lloyds Bank managers. I extended and they declined my invitation to also attend this public meeting. I want to make local voices are heard.
If there is any (even remote) chance we can change their minds at this stage, I am prepared to do my best, with your support. A petition I launched a couple of days ago against the closure already has a thousand signatures. Please add yours here: digitallibdems.typeform.com/to/ZuzfCUxe
Lloyds Bank was happy enough to accept £37 billion of public funds when it needed to be bailed out to avoid collapse 17 years ago, but turns its back on the public when they view us as an inconvenience.
Please come. Your support would be appreciated. If you can let me know in advance that you can come, please use this form: forms.gle/TLJ4y5ke1frSvaA87
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Common Platform for Cornwall
