Andrew George
Liberal Democrat · St Ives
FULL PROFILEAndrew George is the Liberal Democrat MP for St Ives, first elected in 2024. He is 67 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Healthcare and NHS services · Housing and planning policy · Cornwall infrastructure and emergency response · International humanitarian issues · Local community services
Positions
Healthcare — Advocates for maintaining local emergency services and opposes closures
strong
Housing — Supports regulation of property investors and opposes purely market-driven housing targets
strong
Immigration and Asylum — Opposes stricter immigration and asylum systems
moderate
Planning — Calls for changes to Planning and Infrastructure Bill to protect local interests
moderate
International Trade — Supports reviewing trade deals with Israel over settlement goods
moderate
Emergency Response — Demands better national emergency response for Cornwall disasters
strong
Animal Welfare — Opposes fox hunting ban but concerned about fireworks impact on pets
weak
Transparency — Supports openness and transparency in government
moderate
Reasoning Style
Evidence-based and constituency-focused, emphasizing practical impacts on local communities. Uses specific examples and data to support arguments, particularly regarding healthcare access and housing pressures in Cornwall.
Background
Andrew George is a returning MP, having previously represented St Ives before 2024, bringing extensive parliamentary experience to his current role. His background appears to include significant involvement in local Cornwall politics and community issues.