Promoting the Politics of Courage
Andrew George – Liberal Democrat MP for the west Cornwall and Isles of Scilly constituency of St Ives – has welcomed the Government’s extension of free school meals, describing it as a “common sense move which will really help combat child poverty and inequality”. Figures published by the Government suggest that over 4 million more […]
Liberal Democrat MPs Andrew George and Ben Maguire are urging the Government to rethink its cuts to Personal Independence Payments (PIP). New data shows that up to 12,500 sick and disabled people in Cornwall & Scilly could lose most or all of their support payments. A Parliamentary answer secured by the Liberal Democrats found that […]
Build more prisons, or free prisoners earlier? The conundrum faced by government ministers following the legacy over overcrowded jails left by their predecessors. Labour is doing both. Conservatives talked up “getting tough” on crime, but never planned to deal with the obvious consequences. So, rehabilitation is failing – 80% of offending is reoffending. Labour asked […]
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, […]
Build more prisons, or free prisoners earlier? The conundrum faced by government ministers following the legacy over overcrowded jails left by their predecessors. Labour is doing both. Conservatives talked up “getting tough” on crime, but never planned to deal with the obvious consequences. So, rehabilitation is failing – 80% of offending is reoffending. Labour asked […]
Build more prisons, or free prisoners earlier? The conundrum faced by government ministers following the legacy over overcrowded jails left by their predecessors. Labour is doing both. Conservatives talked up “getting tough” on crime, but never planned to deal with the obvious consequences. So, rehabilitation is failing – 80% of offending is reoffending. Labour asked […]
Starmer’s now infamous “Island of strangers” speech will be one he will in time reflect upon with shame. Perhaps he’ll attempt to excuse himself by pointing to his need to respond to the evident rise in the far-right in this country and his feeling that he should echo the lazy bigotry which underpins their success. […]
Starmer’s now infamous “Island of strangers” speech will be one he will in time reflect upon with shame. Perhaps he’ll attempt to excuse himself by pointing to his need to respond to the evident rise in the far-right in this country and his feeling that he should echo the lazy bigotry which underpins their success. […]
I’ve been reviewing progress of our health campaigns and would appreciate feedback. To this end I’ve started an online survey which can be found on my website. It covers a full range of essential services. This includes: Mental ill-health and suicide prevention has been poorly supported and under-resourced for too long. The Commons Health Select […]
Andrew will be visiting the Islands next week – 22nd-23rd May – visiting a range of local projects and organisations. During his visit, he will also hold a casework surgery on Friday afternoon, 23rd May. This is an opportunity for anyone to raise concerns, request assistance on any matters relevant to his Parliamentary role. To […]