Newspaper Column – The Cornishman – 08/10/25

• We were all appalled by the shocking attack on the Synagogue in Manchester last week. Our thoughts with the victims, the victims’ families and friends, our emergency services and the entire Jewish community.  

We must all work to combat the rising tide of antisemitism, of islamophobia, of intolerance and of prejudice in our society. A Muslim Imam was stabbed in London and there was an arson attack on a Sussex Mosque in recent days (neither given anything like the same media attention, and both apparently treated as ‘hate’ crimes rather than terrorism). 

Some suggested Palestinian Solidarity protestors should cancel their protests out of respect for an understandably fearful Jewish community. However, it would be more respectful if those who are properly campaigning against the appalling genocide in Gaza continued with their protests and also stood in solidarity with those of us determined to face down antisemitism, embrace the victims of the Manchester atrocity and the wider Jewish community. Both purposes emanate from the same values – promoting peace and tolerance. 

• My next public meeting will take place in St Ives on Friday, 17th October at 7pm. 

I’ll concentrate on: 

Combatting the rise in intolerance and prejudice; the government’s NHS 10 Year Plan; Meeting local housing need; and Options for the Autumn budget. Hopefully we’ll have time for more… 

Space is limited. So please book your (FREE) place in advance, and email or phone beforehand with any questions/concerns you’d like to raise. 

andrew.george.mp@parliament.uk  

01736 339526 

 

• Please note this event to celebrate the talent and Help and Advice available in our local communies. 

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥  

On Friday, 24th October – 12pm to 6pm 

At Humphry Davy School, Penzance 

This free, family-friendly event will bring together local charities, public bodies and residents’ groups to raise awareness of the range of support available in the community, particularly for wellbeing and to help with cost-of-living challenges.  

The festival will feature stalls from local groups offering advice, resources, and connections, alongside a variety of free activities and attractions.  

Free, freshly cooked, healthy fare will also be available throughout.  

This event is about bringing the community together, making connections, and ensuring people know where to turn for support. 

I’m enormously grateful to the many local charities (like Trelya, Volunteer Cornwall, Penzance Foodbank, Whole Again Communities), public agencies (like Job Centre, Healthy Cornwall, Ambulance and Fire services, Active Cornwall, Livewest, South West Water) and advice organisations (Like CAB, Inclusion Cornwall, Neighbourhood Energy Action, Mental Health Hub, Age UK, local GP Surgeries) who’re joining me to put on this impressive half-term event filled with fun, food, and community spirit. Over 30 organisations, demonstrating the wealth of talent, support and help available to help everyone in our local communities.  

If you’re part of an organisation which hasn’t heard from my office yet, and would like to join us, please get in touch.