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Andrew George MP statement on Lloyds Bank Penzance branch closure
Commenting on the announcement that Lloyds Bank will close its branch in Penzance in January 2026, local MP, Andrew George said: “This decision is especially disappointing for Penzance, where the old bank has been a predominant presence in the market house in the heart of town for 100 years. “A large proportion of especially single […]
Looking ahead to 2025
No one expects 2025 to be plain sailing. Though I’ll of course work for the best. It’s not just that there’s no easy way back from an NHS in its worst ever crisis, the worst housing emergency in living memory, a faltering economy and the world in its most dangerous state since the end of […]
George slams Government as water bill support dries-up
West Cornwall Liberal Democrat MP Andrew George accused government ministers of abandoning hard-pressed local water rate payers during a cost-of-living crisis, following their decision to end the annual £50 contribution towards South West Water (SWW) bills. Mr George said ministers had missed an opportunity to use the government bill’s support grant to secure concessions from […]
“One and a Half Cheers for The Budget – A Job Half Done,” George
Local Liberal Democrat MP Andrew George described the new Chancellor’s budget as “a job half done” which leaves key issues unresolved and risks making some things worse. While he welcomes investments in the NHS, education, and housing, he criticised the decision to raise taxes on some of those least able to afford it. “The Prime […]
Israel has “a right to defend itself”. “That doesn’t give them the right to engage in the cold-blooded slaughter of 11,000 Palestinian children” says George
Today in the House of Commons, Andrew George MP called on the UK Government to act against the Israeli government, rather than merely condemning their actions with words. “Netanyahu’s far-right regime’s decision to ban the United Nations’ humanitarian aid service (UNWRA) is just the latest example of its utter distain towards the rest of the […]
George calls on Environment Sec. to rein-in Water Companies
West Cornwall MP, Andrew George called for Water Companies to be reined in when speaking on the government’s announced review of the water industry yesterday (23rd October 2024). Today, the government announced a new Independent Water Commission to deliver the biggest review of the industry since privatisation. The Environment Sec. Rt Hon. Steve Reid MP […]
Better regulation of second and holiday homes – “would save public money and help locals in need”, says George
Local MP Andrew George has secured a Commons debate on the regulation of holiday and second homes – which took place this morning (Wednesday 23rd October) at 11am. Mr George has been a senior housing professional and has consistently campaigned for housing justice for over forty years. He successfully led the parliamentary campaign to remove […]
Rebuilding NHS staff morale is key to health reforms
Commenting on today’s launch of the government’s NHS reform consultation, MP and health campaigner, Andrew George, said: “This is a crucial moment for our NHS. The Conservatives have brought it to its knees. If we cannot restore our NHS in the next few years, I fear it will be on a slippery slope. “Rebuilding staff […]