Promoting the Politics of Courage
“Why doesn’t Starmer do more to stop the slaughter, to stop the starvation, to stop the genocide?” I’m often asked. Well, it’s: 1. fear of Trump and 2. fear of accusations of Anti-semitism. Let me explain… 1. Our PM feels he needs to appease Trump. Not just to secure a decent trade deal, […]
Parliament is now in recess till 1st September. So, MPs have a chance to attempt a catch up on constituency business. It’s also great to secure more family time, when I can focus on my exalted domestic functions as top clown in the children’s entertainment department, general dogsbody and man-slave. And I can enthusiastically resume […]
Government Ministers could have avoided controversy and the fight with their own MPs over their Welfare Bill. If they’d viewed the government’s purpose as ‘investment’ in people rather than ‘welfare’ for dependents, they’d help more people, support them into employment and cut the cost to the Exchequer. Labour Government policy – just like the Conservatives […]
Article in The House, published 20th July 2025: https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/ten-year-nhs-health-plan-staffing-acute-care-emergency-departments A year ago, the government inherited our NHS in its worst state ever. Patients needlessly dying in ambulance queues, widespread failure to provide adequate and timely access to GPs, diagnostics, treatment, mental health support and basic dentistry existed alongside a crisis in social care and […]
Another campaign success this week. Important progress for local people who’ve asked for changes and improvements. Scrapping OFWAT (the regulator of Water Companies) and replacing with what we’ve been promised will mean tougher regulation and oversight. We must build confidence in company reporting; stop the sewage spills; and in the meantime put a stop to […]
Scrapping Ofwat – an important step. Still much more to do to end the sewage scandal. Cornwall Liberal Democrat MPs Andrew George and Ben Maguire welcomed the news that Ofwat is being replaced by a tougher water regulator as a victory for local people. The decision comes a week after the Chief Executive of […]
Trade Secretary to meet MPs working on Cornish Industrial Strategy Trade Secretary Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP has agreed to meet all six Cornish MPs to explore options for a “bespoke Cornish Industrial Strategy”. This followed exchanges in the Commons today between local MPs Andrew George and Perran Moon. Mr George requested a meeting and […]
We’re now a year into this new parliament. A year ago, public services were in serious crisis, the nation saddled with record debt, the UK viewed as an international laughingstock, public confidence was at rock bottom. It wasn’t going to be easy for any government to stem the decline and commence recovery. So, it’s been […]
Reuniting the Parthenon Sculptures This evening, Andrew George MP will host a reception promoting the case for a cultural collaboration between British and Greek authorities with the goal of achieving a “gracious act“, reuniting the Parthenon sculptures – half of which have been held in the British Museum for the past two centuries. The event […]
Parliament for the People – Public Meeting with Andrew George MP Friday 18th July, 7pm – Helston (venue TBC) Local MP, Andrew George, will host the latest in his series of ‘Parliament for the People’ public meetings next Friday 18th July in Helston. Parliament will break for its “summer recess” at the end of the […]