Promoting the Politics of Courage
We’re now a year into this new parliament. A year ago, public services were in serious crisis, the nation saddled with record debt, the UK viewed as an international laughingstock, public confidence was at rock bottom. It wasn’t going to be easy for any government to stem the decline and commence recovery. So, it’s been […]
Government ministers could have avoided turmoil over their plans to cut welfare benefits this week, if they’d listened. Many disabled benefit recipients face challenges which make employment difficult, while others rely on Personal Independence Payments (PIP) to keep working. Meanwhile, family carers risk losing the support which enables them to care for loved ones, thus […]
Cornwall is out of this world when it comes to Space science; enjoying a positive and growing global reputation. I’ve backed the excellent work of Goonhilly Earth Station since before it commenced work at the former BT site just over a decade ago. Its deep space research and commercial and defence satcom work is primary […]
MPs handled the complex and challenging issues of Kim Leadbeater MP’s Private Member’s ‘Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill’ with sensitivity last Friday. The final debate ended with a prolonged ‘pin-drop’ moment. 600+ MPs frozen in silence. 314 for: 291 against. There was none of the customary triumphalism, anger or derision. MPs collectively comprehended […]
Cornwall is out of this world when comes to Space science. We enjoy a positive and growing global reputation. Cornwall’s brand is generating growing admiration. I’ve been backing the excellent work of Goonhilly Earth Station since it commenced work at the former BT site just over a decade ago. Its deep space research and commercial […]
Exeter-based Ambulance Trust Chief Exec., Dr John Martin, announced that the emergency co-responder service run successfully by local firefighters in Helston and Lizard for the past 29 years should close. When I was last the MP, we successfully fought to maintain this vital service. Treliske’s Emergency Department is regularly overrun. Often 20+ ambulances queue there. […]
Cornwall stands out in Space science. We enjoy a positive and growing reputation around the UK and the wider world. I’ve been backing the excellent work of Goonhilly Earth Station since it commenced work at the former BT site just over a decade ago. Its deep space research and commercial and defence SATCOM work is […]
The national media’s promotion of the far-right continues; granting them almost daily top news headlines, while studiously ignoring the Liberal Democrats. Outrageous comment and courting controversy are far more interesting to a ratings-chasing media than responsible, costed policymaking and considered commentary. Meanwhile, as we’re about to complete parliamentary scrutiny of the Government’s Planning Bill, the […]
Exeter-based Ambulance Trust Chief Exec., Dr John Martin, announced that the emergency co-responder service run successfully by local firefighters in Helston and Lizard for the past 29 years should close. When I was last the MP, we successfully fought to maintain this vital service. Treliske’s Emergency Department is regularly overrun. Often 20+ ambulances queue there. […]
Local MP and Health Select Committee member, Andrew George, has warned that countless lives could be lost if the Ambulance Trust goes ahead with its apparent decision to cease the long-standing cooperation it’s had with the fire service, which provides important early response first aid in hard to reach areas like the Lizard. Mr. George […]