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Andrew George MP Recent Social Media Statements 

Posted on: 8th September 2026

Various recent statements from Andrew George MP, can be found on social media, at the following links:  Did the Foreign Secretary lie? – Ending trade with illegal settlements.  No Regional Funding for Cornwall – Surely the Government can do more?

People’s Parliament – Public Meeting – 18th September 2026 – Penzance 

Posted on: 8th September 2026

People’s Parliament – Hosted by Andrew George MP   Friday, 18th September, 7pm  Union Hotel, Penzance  Andrew will 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 Andrew will cover include:  My Private Members’ Bill to improve housing […]

Newspaper Column – The Voice – 07/09/26

Posted on: 7th September 2026

New Prime Minister, Any Burnham, responded warmly to me at his first-ever Prime Minister’s Questions. But I need him and his Ministers to back my Private Member’s Bill (PMB) to deliver desperately needed homes for locals.  The housing crisis is worsening. Inequality is widening. Tax loopholes still subsidise holiday homeowners while housing need grows. The […]

Newspaper Column – The Cornishman – 07/09/26

Posted on: 7th September 2026

New Prime Minister, Any Burnham, responded warmly to me at his first-ever Prime Minister’s Questions. But I need more than warm words; I need him and his Ministers to back my Private Member’s Bill (PMB) to deliver desperately needed homes for locals.  The housing crisis is worsening. Inequality is widening. Tax loopholes still subsidise holiday […]

PM Burnham challenged by George to back his Homes for Locals Bill  

Posted on: 2nd September 2026

Andrew George MP today used Andy Burnham’s very first Prime Minister’s Questions to press the case for his Private Members’ Bill to give communities stronger powers to deliver genuinely affordable homes for local people.    During the new Prime Minister’s first Prime Minister’s Questions, Andrew George raised concerns about widening inequality, tax loopholes for second homes, […]

Andrew George Urges Government to Learn from Wales on Housing and Second Homes 

Posted on: 2nd September 2026

West Cornwall and Isles of Scilly MP Andrew George today called on the Government to learn lessons from Wales’s approach to housing and second homes.  During questions in the House of Commons, he pointed to the Welsh Government’s failure to meet social housing targets and asked what lessons could be learned from policies introduced to […]

Andrew George MP Issues Statement Following Question to Prime Minister on Devolution 

Posted on: 2nd September 2026

Andrew George MP has issued a statement on social media following an exchange with Prime Minister Andy Burnham on the need for meaningful devolution.  The full exchange, along with Andrew’s comments, can be viewed here: https://fb.watch/JnCoszJky1/ 

Emergency Inter-island transport fund welcomed – George  

Posted on: 1st September 2026

Isles of Scilly MP Andrew George has welcomed news of up to £150,000 in emergency Government funding to maintain lifeline inter-island boat services on the Isles of Scilly this winter. Today’s offer of funding follows the decision by St Agnes Boating to withdraw its services this winter.   Andrew spoke to Maritime Minister Keir Mather MP […]

Market Square, Penzance, will be the venue for my next “Ask Andrew” event, on Saturday 5th September, 10:30am – 12pm 

Posted on: 1st September 2026

I’ll be there to listen, answer questions, and discuss local concerns. Everyone welcome.  Saturday 5th September 10:30am-12pm Near Market House, Market Square, Penzance   01736 339526 andrew.george.mp@parliament.uk 

Newspaper Column – The Voice – 31/08/26

Posted on: 31st August 2026

Parliament’s back this week. A chance to put the new Prime Minister to the test. I’ll be asking him for his support for my Bill to improve the opportunities for the thousands of families housing need, insecurity, or just struggling because of the excessive housing costs.   The Government’s housing investment announcement last week was welcome […]