Promoting the Politics of Courage
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 […]
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 […]
There was a ‘sell-out’ of free tickets for the latest in Andrew George MP’s public meetings at the Union Hotel in Penzance at the weekend. Andrew has held public – “Parliament for the People” meetings across the constituency (in Helston, St Ives and Penzance) since he was elected last July because he says he wants […]
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, […]
Andrew George MP was asked to chair a recent review meeting in Newlyn on the sustainable management of Bluefin Tuna and the associated fishery in the waters around the Cornish Coast and western approaches. Bluefin Tuna have returned to our waters after it was all but fished out about 60 years ago. Though recovery (most […]
Very impressed with the remarkable achievements of Helston’s community, who’re on the road to delivering one of the best community ventures I’ve ever seen. National recognition should follow. Visited the “Helston Gateway” project today. The remarkable David Turnbull and team who’s vision and drive guided the project, Dr Jim Tait, Helston Medical Practice, on behalf […]
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 […]