Promoting the Politics of Hope
We shouldn’t be shocked to discover how prejudiced the Conservatives have been in their treatment of British people who came here lawfully more than 50 years ago. Theresa May’s mask has slipped before. The Conservatives may use artful language. But we know what they mean when they blow the race and immigration dog whistle. The shocking […]
The cloak of worrying news on Syria, Salisbury poisoning, Brexit etc is successfully used to bury the impact of the Government’s latest round of shameful cuts. Some workers estimate they’ll suffer a 25% loss from Universal Credit changes. Meaning some may have to give up work. Others could lose their homes through changes in support […]
Once again, Government hospital inspectors criticise hard-working NHS staff for… the failures of Government. Today CQC Hospital inspectors have again slated Cornwall’s main Hospital. But most of it comes down to underfunding and under staffing. Culture of bullying A quote from the husband of one of the hospital’s registered nurses on the Cornwall […]
Andrew George hailed today’s protest march for housing justice a great success. Over a hundred withstood the rain and wind to walk from Mousehole to Penzance to make their voices heard. He said: “Congratulations to all those who came out today in very wet conditions – marching from Mousehole to Penzance – to fight for […]
Homes for locals campaigner and former MP, Andrew George, who successfully led the campaign to remove the Council Tax subsidy for second homes said his campaign to clamp-down on the wide and much flaunted tax avoidance opportunities for second home owners must now be answered by Government ministers. He said: “If the rich under-occupy […]
Call for evidence Encouraging news for those campaigning to improve community hospital inpatient beds following the Edward Hain Hospital ‘temporary’ closure came from the well attended public meeting on the NHS at Penzance organised by Andrew George on Friday. Local GP Dr Neil Walden, who was a Panel member at the meeting, reported that the […]
A well attended public meeting in Penzance last night overwhelmingly resolved to take a public protest to Government to “save out NHS”. The meeting arranged by former MP and Health campaigner Andrew George was attended by more than 200 people. Panel speakers were Dr Malcolm Stewart (Clinical Director at RCHT), Dr Neil Walden (local GP […]
I attach a link to a Facebook post entitled: Did you know… Second homes in Cornwall & on Scilly 1. Get away with £multi-million tax avoidance & 2. Potentially deny local people the election results they want… Did you know…Second homes in Cornwall & on Scilly1. Get away with £multi-million tax avoidance &2. Potentially… Posted […]
Andrew has been featured in this month’s The House magazine – please see the full article below. The House Volume 40 20 November 2017 – Where Are They Now
In this, the second of two articles, former West Cornwall MP, Andrew George, examines the ongoing fight, between Cornwall and Westminster over who should decide the political and economic future of the land and the people living and working west of the River Tamar. Download full article > Published in Cornish World, 24 November 2015