Promoting the Politics of Courage
Isles of Scilly MP, Andrew George, has rounded on government ministers who he accuses of “cutting the Isles of Scilly adrift”. He says the government’s promised so-called “bespoke” funding settlement for the islands will leave the Council with a £3 million black hole over the three-year funding round. Andrew said, “Ministers have cupped their ears […]
Andrew is inviting constituents to two upcoming public meetings in Mullion and Helston. Ask Andrew – Mullion Saturday 14 February | 10am–12pm 📍Mullion Village Hall Andrew will be joined by Cornwall Councillor Rory Gow for an “Ask Andrew” session. Residents are welcome to drop in for crowst, coffee and conversation, with an opportunity to raise local concerns and ask questions. […]
I called for the abolition of the unelected House of Lords. A handful of the 844 peers have taken it upon themselves to use procedural tactics to intentionally halt a Private Members’ Bill (PMB) which has majority backing of the elected House of Commons. Of course, unelected Lords have an important role to play and, when operating at its […]
Commenting on the news that Cornwall will receive its first ever soft-tissue robotic surgical system, West Cornwall & Isles of Scilly MP, Andrew George, said: “I congratulate everyone involved in this campaign. This will further enhance the quality of surgical services in Cornwall.” The campaign to bring the system to Treliske Hospital, Truro. was a collaborative effort between RCHT […]
Andrew George, Liberal Democrat MP for West Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly, has convened a public meeting at 6pm on Monday 9th February, at St John’s Hall Penzance. In attendance will be representatives of Cornwall Council, Openreach, South West Water and National Grid. Each of these groups will have a stall where residents can raise individual questions directly. Later […]
It’s more difficult to eat healthy food these days than when I was a child. But defenders of ultra-processed foods (which dominate supermarket shelves) argue that “all the information you need to make healthy choices is there on the labels”. They say consumers “have never been more informed; the food industry has never been more transparent.” But putting information on labels is not […]
Commenting on the news that Kernewek – the Cornish Language – has been officially recognised under Part III of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages, West Cornwall MP Andrew George said: “Pur da! Spladn! This is such wonderful news for Cornwall. We’ve come so far since I took our campaign around 5 government […]
MP Andrew George (Liberal Democrat MP for the West Cornwall & Isles of Scilly constituency of St Ives) has tabled a Commons motion calling for the abolition and replacement of the unelected House of Lords, if peers persist with “wrecking antics” against a Private Members’ Bill (PMB) which has majority backing of the elected House […]
Many of West Cornwall’s top hospitality venues met local MP Andrew George recently to explain they’re now “clinging on by their fingertips” and “won’t be able to stay in business for much longer, unless the government has a rethink”. Andrew said, “My Liberal Democrat colleagues and I have campaigned for a fair deal for this sector over […]
West Cornwall Liberal Democrat MP, Andrew George welcomed the formal opening of the new Helston Banking Hub when he was asked to cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony last weekend. He reflected on the first meeting with his Bank Manager – Mr Cheeseman – in the Helston branch of Lloyds Bank almost half a century before, and […]