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Newspaper Column – The Voice – 03/06/26

Posted on: 3rd June 2026

Thank you to everyone who attended my Public Meeting in Penzance this weekend. About a hundred attended. Excellent contributions, questions and suggestions during a good session.  My normally red-hot inbox has become an inferno since my name came out in the Private Members’ Bill ballot.   Though I’ve narrowed down the range of topics, it’s difficult to turn down others to choose just one. There are so many good […]

From Public Meeting to Parliament: Local Voices Leading the Way

Posted on: 1st June 2026

Andrew George MP has thanked everyone who attended his public meeting in Penzance at the weekend, highlighting the strong turnout and the wide range of thoughtful contributions from local residents. The meeting on Friday evening 29th May at the Queens Hotel, Penzance brought together a hundred members of the community to share views, raise questions […]

Newspaper Column – The Cornishman – 01/06/26

Posted on: 1st June 2026

I’m enormously grateful to the hundred people who attended my Public Meeting in Penzance last weekend. Excellent contributions, questions and suggestions.  My normally red-hot inbox has become an inferno since my name came out in the Private Members’ Bill ballot.   Though I’ve narrowed down the range of topics, it’s difficult to turn down others to choose just one. It would be much easier for me if the ballot […]

No need for energy bill hike if we reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels 

Posted on: 27th May 2026

Following today’s announcement from Ofgem of a 13% increase in the energy price cap from July — adding £221 a year to typical household costs — West Cornwall MP Andrew George said these energy bill shocks can be averted if we reduce our reliance on imported fossil fuels. He fears that rising energy bills will more households into financial strain.  Andrew said:   “The […]

George demands action from South West Water as water continues to be cut off from villages during a heat wave 

Posted on: 27th May 2026

West Cornwall, Andrew George is stepping up pressure on South West Water as homes and businesses continue to experience regular water supply failure. This is affecting Nancledra, Carbis Bay, Halsetown, Cripplesease, Towednack, and surrounding areas.   Andrew has demanded action from SWW since the failures began early in 2026. Residents and businesses have reported over 30 incidents since January.   South West Water attribute the problem to […]

Newspaper Column – The Voice – 27/05/26

Posted on: 27th May 2026

Let me know what you think. I have a chance to propose new legislation.   That’s what I’ll concentrate on at my next public meeting This Friday 29th May.  You may have heard, I was fortunate (again) that my name came out early (4th) in the ballot for Private Members’ Bills this autumn. So, I’ve been inundated by every lobby group under […]

Newspaper Column – The Cornishman– 25/05/26

Posted on: 25th May 2026

I’ve come out in the MP’s ballot. I have a chance to propose new legislation; a Private Members’ Bill (PMB). I have another week to consult and consider. I’ll focus on this at my next public meeting, tomorrow, 7pm. Friday 29th May, at the Queens Hotel, Penzance.  I was fortunate (again). My name came out early (4th); to introduce my PMB this autumn. So, I’ve been inundated by every […]

Market Square, Penzance, will be the venue for my next “Ask Andrew” event, on Saturday 23rd May, 10:30am – 12pm

Posted on: 22nd May 2026

I’ll be there to listen, answer questions, and discuss local concerns. Everyone welcome.  Saturday 23rd May 10:30am-12pm Near Market House, Market Square, Penzance  01736 339526 andrew.george.mp@parliament.uk 

Andrew George MP hits the jackpot, again! Success in Private Members’ Bill Ballot

Posted on: 21st May 2026

West Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Liberal Democrat MP, Andrew George has today succeeded in the ballot to become one of the top MPs to put forward their own legislation this year. This is the second time Andrew has “hit the jackpot”, as he was top of the ballot with a Private Members’ Bill (PMB) when […]

Newspaper Column – The Voice – 20/05/26

Posted on: 20th May 2026

So, another PM faces growing calls to resign. PMs seem like Football managers; once the media have their claws in them, it becomes mutually perpetuating. MPs who have toiled away in the carbon monoxide of obscurity for centuries are enticed by journalists with promises of five seconds of fame, but only if they say something unhelpful, or to stand […]