Promoting the Politics of Hope
“I disagree with what you say, but defend to death your right to make an ass of yourself”, said Oscar Wilde. It’s a fundamental British value to protect free speech. Which I’m afraid means we’re also obliged to even defend the right of privileged politicians who irresponsibly stoke prejudice by bullying the less privileged who […]
“I disagree with what you say, but defend to death your right to make an ass of yourself” (Oscar Wilde) It’s a fundamental British value to protect free speech. Which I’m afraid means we’re also obliged to even defend the right of privileged politicians who irresponsibly stoke prejudice by bullying the less privileged who are […]
Last weekend I joined local police on patrol and performed my regular stint supporting the Penzance Street Food Project (SFP). I came away very encouraged. The prospects for Penzance remain positive, providing that those who speak up for the town are likewise positive about these things. However, there are still many who would rather blame […]
Andrew George reports that good progress is being made in his campaign to close tax loopholes used by thousands of second home owners. The multi-million pound tax loss operates to the detriment of local families in housing need, legitimate holiday businesses, taxpayers and public services. Andrew first exposed the tax loopholes five years ago. But […]
People respond better to kindness and civility and not so well to unpleasantness and threats… This weekend I joined local police on patrol and performed my regular stint supporting the Penzance Street Food Project (SFP). And, you know, I came away very encouraged. The prospects for Penzance remain very positive if those who speak […]
“Save our NHS” campaigners meet staff to say thank you at The Bellair Clinic and on the 70th anniversary of the creation of the NHS.
“Save our NHS” campaigners Lesley Brooke, Jennifer Paling and Andrew George say thank you on behalf of the community to Matron Shirley Harris, Managers and staff at West Cornwall Hospital on the 70th anniversary of the NHS.
“Save our NHS” campaigners meet staff to say thank you at The Bellair Clinic and Bolitho House on the 70th anniversary of the creation of the NHS.
“Save our NHS” campaigners visit Edward Hain Hospital to say thank you to NHS staff. They meet League of Friends Secretary, Lynne Isaacs and Hospital supporters Shirley Beck and Harry Isaacs but find hospital closed. The Hospital’s inpatient beds have been “temporarily” closed for over 2 years, but outpatient clinics have continued, but it seems […]
“Save our NHS” campaigners Lesley Brooke and Andrew George at Helston Community Hospital say “Thank you” to Matron Linda McHale and fellow staff members on the 70th anniversary of the creation of the NHS (5th July 2018)