Promoting the Politics of Courage
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 […]
Andrew George MP released a statement soon after the Third Reading vote on the Terminally Ill (Adults) End of Life Bill on Friday. Here is a copy. Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill – Third Reading I was satisfied MPs handled the complex and challenging issues raised by Kim Leadbeater MP’s Private Member’s ‘Terminally […]
Andrew George MP – who chaired the national organisation which successfully campaigned for regulation of the supermarket supply chain – has tabled a cross-Party Parliamentary motion calling for stronger protection for farmers and growers throughout the supply chain. The Motion calls on the Government to consolidate two separate regulators and for its powers to be […]
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. […]
In this week’s Commons debate on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, West Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly MP Andrew George put forward amendments proposing changes to housing target calculations, removing incentives first homes to become second homes, and on affordability for developments in rural areas. Mr George has campaigned on housing issues for over […]
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 […]