Promoting the Politics of Courage
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 […]
Andrew George MP has made several recent statements on his Facebook page, which can be found at the links below: On rebuilding the UK’s defences and the Defence Investment Plan: here. On an interview with ITV on Storm Goretti and resilience: here. On the supply of arms to Israel: here. On a visit to Food for Families: here. On […]
On Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd April, MPs of the influential House of Commons Health and Social Care Select Committee will visit local NHS and community healthcare services around Cornwall. During their visit, committee-members will be shown first-hand many of the sites used to deliver neighbourhood health services locally, as part of the committee’s inquiry into ‘Delivering The Neighbourhood Health Service: Estates’. Local MP, Andrew George – a member of the committee – is looking forward to highlighting the local need […]
Market Jew Street, Penzance, will be the venue for my next “Ask Andrew” event, on Saturday 18th April, 10:30am – 12pm. I’ll be there to listen, answer questions, and discuss local concerns. Everyone welcome. Saturday 18th April 10:30am-12pm Near Market House, Market Jew Street, Penzance 01736 339526 andrew.george.mp@parliament.uk