Promoting the Politics of Courage
I’ve always viewed and treated the Isles of Scilly as a separate and quite distinct constituency within the constituency. An exceptional and unique place, 28 miles offshore to the west. Just back from my spring visit to catch up with matters; too many to adequately do justice to here, but I’ll make brief reference… For […]
Starmer’s now infamous “Island of strangers” speech will be one he will in time reflect upon with shame. Perhaps he’ll attempt to excuse himself by pointing to his need to respond to the evident rise in the far-right in this country and his feeling that he should echo the lazy bigotry which underpins their success. […]
Following reports that EU fishing vessels will continue to have access to (the 6-12 nm zone of) UK waters until 2038 – a 12 year extension of the current deal – West Cornwall MP Andrew George, who lobbied Ministers on the deal (attached), commented: “This is very disappointing. The fishing industry was let down by […]
Starmer’s now infamous “Island of strangers” speech will be one he will in time reflect upon with shame. Perhaps he’ll attempt to excuse himself by pointing to his need to respond to the evident rise in the far-right in this country and his feeling that he should echo the lazy bigotry which underpins their success. […]
I’ve been reviewing progress of our health campaigns and would appreciate feedback. To this end I’ve started an online survey which can be found on my website. It covers a full range of essential services. This includes: Mental ill-health and suicide prevention has been poorly supported and under-resourced for too long. The Commons Health Select […]
Andrew will be visiting the Islands next week – 22nd-23rd May – visiting a range of local projects and organisations. During his visit, he will also hold a casework surgery on Friday afternoon, 23rd May. This is an opportunity for anyone to raise concerns, request assistance on any matters relevant to his Parliamentary role. To […]
I’ve been reviewing progress of our health campaigns and would appreciate feedback. I’ve commenced an online survey which can be found on my website. It covers a full range of essential services, including: Mental ill-health and suicide prevention, which have been poorly supported and under-resourced for too long. The Commons Health Select Committee – of […]
West Cornwall Liberal Democrat MP, Andrew George MP is stepping up his campaign for the Penzance Driving Test Centre (DTC) to re-open as soon as possible, and for capacity investment to meet local demand for services, following news of its temporary closure on health and safety grounds. The Penzance DTC was closed last month by […]
Liberal Democrats succeeded in last week’s Council elections. Across the St Ives constituency we gained 5 seats, including the 2 we took in 2021. So: 7 Liberal Democrats, 4 Independents, 1 Mebyon Kernow. No Conservatives (-5) or Labour, or any far-right parties. Cornwall Council faces many challenges. Before taking the helm, any new administration should […]
Liberal Democrats succeeded in last week’s Council elections. Across the St Ives constituency we gained 5 seats, including the 2 we took in 2021. So: 7 Liberal Democrats, 4 Independents, 1 Mebyon Kernow. No Conservatives (-5) or Labour, or any far-right parties. Cornwall Council faces many challenges. Before taking the helm, any new administration should […]