Promoting the Politics of Courage
We must do all we can to combat antisemitism; to wrap our arms around our Jewish community. Every community has the right to live in peace and security. However, this doesn’t mean the Government should respond by banning protests against genocide and the murderous, international law-breaking, far-right Netanyahu government of Israel. The Golders Green perpetrator stabbed two men who […]
I’m pressing the Government to legislate to better protect marine mammals – dolphins seals, etc. I presented a new Private Members’ Bill to Parliament and am urging ministers to introduce legislation in the next King’s Speech in a couple of weeks time. Thanks to the wonderful Seal Research Trust, The Wildlife Trusts and others for advice and support. […]
Andrew George, Liberal Democrat MP for West Cornwall, has taken his campaign to restore Penzance Driving Test Centre to full time operation to Westminster this week. Earlier this week (27th April), he delivered a petition to Parliament with over 1,000 signatures from local people in support of greater test availability in Penzance. Penzance Driving Test […]
West Cornwall MP, Andrew George, has this week launched a Parliamentary Motion calling on the Government to improve action to restore and protect ancient woodland. In the motion, which has cross-party support of 36 MPs, Mr George highlights the vital role ancient woodlands have in supporting nature and contributing to national biodiversity and climate obligations. […]
Andrew George, Liberal Democrat MP for West Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly, is calling again for the Government to give justice to WASPI women. Today (28th April), he met online with leaders from WASPI campaign groups to discuss the ongoing campaign. Following the meeting, he has again joined a group of cross‑party MPs in […]
Pavement politics took a new turn last week as strategies for the eradication of unwanted vegetation (weeds to some) on pavements became controversial. At the heart of the controversy was whether Cornwall Council should go back to using toxic weedkiller glyphosate this summer, andin particular, whether the Council had sought the opinion and partnership of parish […]
West Cornwall MP Andrew George is leading a cross-party group of MPs and peers who are calling on Government Ministers to improve protections for marine mammals. He has presented a Marine Mammals (Protection) Bill to Parliament, which he and fellow sponsors believe to be a template for the Government to adopt. Andrew George is urging Environment Minister, Emma Hardy MP, to include new […]
It’s an indictment that so many families need help with food and provisions. Though last week I was delighted to catch up with one of several local charitable projects which do just this. I met the wonderful volunteers who run Penzance based Food for Families CIC. I saw and heard about the great work they do. However, they and I […]
Pavement politics took a new turn this week as strategies for the eradication unwanted vegetation (weeds to some) on pavements became controversial. At the heart of the problem, of whether to use toxic weedkiller glyphosate this summer, Cornwall Council sought opinion and partnership of parish and town councils too late. I’ve recommended the Council halts its plans; further consults and reviews best science; considers using a more localised, community-led […]
We agree with Cornwall Council both that there have been numerous complaints about the safety and integrity of some pavements and the public realm where vegetation has become uncontrolled, and that any alternative policy adopted for public realm management would require agreement of all parties by the end of April, if it is to be […]