Promoting the Politics of Courage
I have received a large number of communications from constituents expressing variously alarm, consternation and strong opposition to news of a planning application submitted by Treveth Development LLP posted on the planning portal on 3rd July 2026 proposing a variation to the original planning application. Those concerned about this planning application assert that this weakens […]
Various recent statements from Andrew George MP, can be found on social media, at the following links: Regarding the upcoming Clacton By-Election On violence against women and girls Recent ‘Ask Andrew’ event at Helston Farmer’s Market Support for hospitality businesses
Andrew George, Liberal Democrat MP for West Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly, has tabled a Parliamentary Motion calling for urgent action to tackle Royal Mail’s continuing failure to deliver a reliable postal service and what he describes as OFCOM’s ineffective regulation of the company. The motion highlights the serious consequences of poor postal performance for residents and […]
We debated fishing policy this week. An essential industry in our communities. The characteristics of a successful and sustainable fishing industry is one where politicians should have little to do, but to observe from the sidelines, and where fishermen, scientists and marine conservationists agree on the baseline science, and the appropriate management plans to achieve […]
West Cornwall & Isles of Scilly MP, Andrew George, told Defence Ministers that Cornwall can be better used as a major research and development hub for the development of drone technology in the UK’s future defence plans. Mr. George raised the matter in defence questions yesterday, citing the cutting edge work of the National Drone […]
West Cornwall MP, Andrew George, has convened a public meeting this Friday, 10th July, at The Engine Inn, Cripplesease, TR20 8NF, for local residents and businesses affected by the recent loss of water supply and low pressure in Nancledra, Carbis Bay, Halsetown, Cripplesease, Towednack, and surrounding areas. South West Water managers have agreed to attend Friday’s meeting to hear from affected residents. Andrew has demanded […]
West Cornwall MP, Andrew George, has today welcomed news from Transport Ministers that additional support will be given to Penzance Driving Test Centre, which has been operating at much lower capacity in recent years, causing long delays for the hundreds of learner drivers across west Cornwall. Andrew’s campaign for expanded capacity at the Penzance Driving Test had the […]
I’ve previously warned about the consequences of the feverish, rolling-news environment in which the upper tier of politics is now managed. Prime Ministerial shelf-life is speculated about like premiership football managers, and seems to begin almost as soon as they take office. If the Burnham coronation goes to plan, he’ll have to use his brief honeymoon well, because he won’t get long. Though I haven’t shared Keir […]
In a question in the House of Commons yesterday (30th June), West Cornwall & Scilly MP, Andrew George called on Health Minister, James Murray MP to introduce mandatory safe staffing levels for maternity care. His question followed the findings of the recent Amos review into maternity and neonatal care in England. In a statement on social media, Andrew George said: “Reports of avoidable baby and mother death; and […]
Andrew is inviting constituents an upcoming ‘open surgery’ in Helston. Ask Andrew – Helston Saturday 4th July | 10:30am–12pm 📍 Helston Farmers’ Market, The Old Cattle Market, Helston, TR13 0SR Andrew will be joined by local Cornwall Councillors for an “Ask Andrew” session. Residents are welcome to drop in for an opportunity to raise local concerns and ask questions. More info: https://www.facebook.com/Andrew.George.Cornwall/posts/pfbid0pFz5NnDQts5PKRXqT3GkjqEwVEtu5uMsgftzWM1tPMRsEcGWi34NmS7cXkyHtcJYl