Farewell Thursday, 30 May, 2024 With a General Election now called and Parliament dissolved, I am no longer the Member of Parliament for Camborne, Redruth and Hayle and this will be my last column in this paper. The baton now passes to the various candidates who will fight it out over the next five weeks for the right to have the honour of representing this amazing part of West Cornwall. In my time as an MP, most of the schools... Articles
Striking a Balance: Preserving Agricultural Land while Pursuing Renewable Energy 17th August 2023 I have always believed that, when it comes to delivering for our environment, we need to consider the impacts on the local environment and the local landscape... Articles
Camborne and Redruth Community Diagnostic Centre 10th August 2023 Since the end of the pandemic, it has been a constant and ever-present challenge for the government to reduce waiting lists and help people get the care they... Articles
Here is the key ingredient that could help rural homes reach net zero 7th August 2023 Here is the key ingredient that could help rural homes reach net zero For just a couple of hundred pounds, existing boilers in country properties can be... Articles
Seeking new funding for Carn Brea 3rd August 2023 Earlier this year, I announced I would not be seeking re-election following the end of this Parliament. Despite all the turbulence internationally, we have... Local News
Supporting our Teachers 20th July 2023 Last week, the government announced that it would be accepting, in full, the recommendations of the independent pay review body that called for a 6.5% increase... Articles
Reopening South Crofty 13th July 2023 A couple of weeks ago I visited South Crofty Mine for an update and to meet the team at Cornish Metals. I have visited the project on many occasions over the... Articles
Artificial Intelligence and Skilled Migration 6th July 2023 What constitutes a skill in the era of Artificial Intelligence? The government currently advocates a "skills-based" immigration policy, by which it means giving... Articles
George calls for more support for Geothermal Energy 4th July 2023 George Eustice, Member of Parliament for Camborne and Redruth, asks the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero to increase the available support... Speeches in Parliament
Carefree Cornwall 29th June 2023 Last Friday, I visited Carefree Cornwall, based in Redruth, and met its founder Mari Eggins, some of her fantastic staff, and three young women who are a part... Articles
