At a glanceAndrew George is a Liberal Democrat MP for St Ives, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 389 votes in Commons divisions (68% attendance), tabled 189 written questions and registered 3 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Andrew George did not vote in 186. A rebellion is a vote against the way most of their own party voted; free votes, where no party line applies, are left out.
Party-loyalty figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Biography
Current roles
- Health and Social Care Committee Committee since 28 Oct 2024
- St Ives Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
- Liberal Democrat Party since 1 May 1997
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Ian Sollom
Liberal Democrat
100.0% · 369 of 369 shared votes
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Alison Bennett
Liberal Democrat
100.0% · 361 of 361 shared votes
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John Milne
Liberal Democrat
100.0% · 361 of 361 shared votes
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Marie Goldman
Liberal Democrat
100.0% · 355 of 355 shared votes
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Adam Dance
Liberal Democrat
100.0% · 355 of 355 shared votes
Votes least like
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Dame Siobhain McDonagh
Labour
12.1% · 28 of 231 shared votes
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Mary Creagh
Labour
14.6% · 37 of 254 shared votes
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Anneliese Midgley
Labour
14.8% · 44 of 298 shared votes
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Dan Carden
Labour
14.8% · 35 of 236 shared votes
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Tahir Ali
Labour
15.2% · 45 of 297 shared votes
Alignment figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Register of financial interests
From the official Register; shown as registered.
Miscellaneous3
- Volunteer Board member of the Cornwall Community Land Trust (CCLT). This is an unpaid role. (My role as Chief Executive of CCLT ended on 1 September 2024 and was previously registered under Category 1). (registered 4 Aug 2024)
- Treasurer, Leedstown Cricket Club. This is an unpaid role. (registered 4 Aug 2024)
- Trustee of Friends of the Towans, Hayle. This is an unpaid role. (registered 11 Jul 2024)
Written questions
Motability: Finance
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Autumn 2025 Budget on transport accessibility for disabled people through the Motability Scheme.
Answer · 17 Jul 2026
The Motability Scheme provides a vital lifeline to those who need it, however it historically benefitted from tax breaks which supported provision beyond the scheme’s core objectives, such as the lease of luxury cars. That is why at Budget 2025 the Govern...
Motability: Rural Areas
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential role of the Motability Scheme in supporting transport accessibility in areas with limited public transport provision.
Answer · 22 Jul 2026
Motability Foundation is a registered charity to help disabled people with their mobility and transport needs. Motability’s main focus is its ownership and oversight of the Motability Scheme. The Foundation also oversees delivery of grant programmes (incl...
Motability
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the role of the Motability Scheme in supporting disabled people to access work, education and training.
Answer · 21 Jul 2026
The Motability Scheme is designed to address the transport requirements of individuals with disabilities in the UK and is a lifeline in enabling disabled people to remain mobile, live independently and access employment. For customers who cannot afford es...
Mohammed Al-Wahidi
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations she has made to the Government of Israel regarding the killing of Palestinian aid official Mohammed al-Wahidi on 7 July 2026.
Answer · 20 Jul 2026
The targeting of aid workers in any circumstances is totally unacceptable. Gaza remains the deadliest place in the world for humanitarian operations, with over 500 aid workers killed since the start of the conflict. We have been clear that the Government ...
Hussam Abu Safiya
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations she has made to the Government of Israel to facilitate immediate access by the International Committee of the Red Cross to Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and othe
Answer · 20 Jul 2026
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 15 July in response to Question 16811.
Hussam Abu Safiya
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to secure the release of (a) Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and (b) other healthcare workers held in arbitrary detention by Israel.
Answer · 20 Jul 2026
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 15 July in response to Question 16811.
Hussam Abu Safiya
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made representations to the Government of Israel regarding reports that Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya faces an imminent threat to his life due to torture a
Answer · 20 Jul 2026
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 15 July in response to Question 16811.
Disability: Employment
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of mandatory disability pay gap reporting on the disability employment gap.
Answer · 6 Jul 2026
We are committed to delivering our manifesto commitment to introduce mandatory disability pay gap reporting for large employers, and we will introduce legislation as soon as parliamentary time allows. Disability pay gap reporting, including workforce repo...
Early day motions
| 8 Jul 2026 | Parthenon Sculptures | 19 sig. |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Royal Mail delivery standards | 33 sig. |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Bank closures, digital exclusion and cyber risks | 28 sig. |
| 18 May 2026 | Protection and restoration of ancient woodland | 40 sig. |
| 14 May 2026 | National Emergency Briefing | 95 sig. |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Protection and restoration of ancient woodland | 42 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
16 Jul 2026 National Planning Policy Framework
The Minister says that the purpose of the policy is, among other things, to drive the desperate need for affordable homes. Does he accept that, in rural areas, he is also driving affordable homes off rural exception sites and making them u…
16 Jul 2026 National Planning Policy Framework
As my hon. Friend is aware, I am very fortunate to have secured a place in the ballot for private Members’ Bills, and my Bill will be on affordable homes. The details have not been written, so there is an opportunity to work on that with h…
16 Jul 2026 National Planning Policy Framework
I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Wells and Mendip Hills (Tessa Munt) on securing the debate, and all other Members for their excellent contributions, which I strongly endorse. I particularly wish to highlight the contribution o…
9 Jul 2026 Israeli Settlements: Trade Ban
I am grateful to the hon. Lady; I did give her advance notice that because of the rescheduling of the debate, I would seek to intervene on her. As she knows, I visited the area a year ago, and the whole situation is unacceptable; in fact, …
9 Jul 2026 Israeli Settlements: Trade Ban
Will the hon. Lady give way?
9 Jul 2026 Timms Review: Interim Report
Like my hon. Friend the Member for Witney (Charlie Maynard), I welcome the broad direction of the review. I acknowledge that this is happening in the context of some people attempting to create a hostile environment—I hope Count Binface wi…
9 Jul 2026 Violence against Women and Girls: Prosecution Rates
The fact that so many colleagues have raised these questions again today is a clear indication of how serious the issue of low and slow prosecution rates is. If the primary purpose of custodial sentences is public protection, does the Mini…
9 Jul 2026 Violence against Women and Girls: Prosecution Rates
8. What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates in cases of violence against women and children.
8 Jul 2026 Maritime and Coastguard Agency
As the Minister knows, my west Cornwall and Isles of Scilly constituency has almost 150 miles of coastline. In an earlier answer, he said that the model has to change, but it does not need to be trashed. He referred to the fact that the re…
6 Jul 2026 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems
The Government’s plans for drones have been referred to a number of times already today, and I welcome the important emphasis on uncrewed systems. As the Minister is aware, the air station at Predannack —or Pradnick, as we call it locally—…
6 Jul 2026 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems
5. What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the level of readiness of UK defences to respond to remotely piloted aircraft systems.
2 Jul 2026 Hospitality Sector
As welcome as that is, and I am not crying wolf, the hospitality sector faces a very high risk of substantial business failure in the next 12 months as a result of the tax burdens that it has to face simply for attempting to survive, rathe…
2 Jul 2026 Hospitality Sector
10. What steps he is taking to support the hospitality sector.
1 Jul 2026 Fishing Industry: Government Support
I am grateful to my hon. Friend for making that point. Had we secured control between the 6-mile and 12-mile limits, as was promised at the time but has not been delivered, one could see circumstances in which local IFCAs, local management…
1 Jul 2026 Fishing Industry: Government Support
Briefly, as I do not want to test Sir Alec’s patience.
1 Jul 2026 Fishing Industry: Government Support
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Alec. I congratulate the hon. Member for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East (Seamus Logan) on securing the debate and making a strong case on behalf of his region in Scotland. He focus…
1 Jul 2026 Coastguard Volunteers: Remuneration and HMRC Guidance
All the Minister’s points apply to retained firefighters. He cannot say that we cannot appropriately transpose that framework agreement between the MCA and CROs simply because they have to be called out within five to seven minutes. Those …
1 Jul 2026 Coastguard Volunteers: Remuneration and HMRC Guidance
My hon. Friend is right, and I will come to that in a second. I want to share quotes from some of many CROs who have been in contact we me. One said, “Many CROs…make considerable personal financial sacrifices in order to respond to inci…
1 Jul 2026 Coastguard Volunteers: Remuneration and HMRC Guidance
I do know my right hon. Friend too well. I also warmly congratulate the hon. Member for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry (Lara Bird) on an excellent first contribution to a Westminster Hall debate. The coastguard service is clearly critical …
1 Jul 2026 Coastguard Volunteers: Remuneration and HMRC Guidance
I warmly congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael), not only on securing the debate and making a first-class case, but on managing to contain his deep irritation at the way this matter has been ha…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State for International Development · Department for International Development 10 May 2005 – 4 Mar 2006
- Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 1 Jun 2002 – 1 Jun 2005
- Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 1 Jun 1997 – 1 Jun 2005
- Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 1 Jun 1999 – 1 Jun 2001
Committee memberships
- Health and Social Care Committee 12 Jul 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee 19 Nov 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Agriculture 14 Jul 1997 – 1 Nov 1999
Previous seats
- St Ives · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- St. Ives · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- St Ives 12 Dec 2019
- St Ives 8 Jun 2017
- St Ives 7 May 2015
- St Ives 9 Apr 1992
Expenses
Contact & offices
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Andrew George, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Andrew George?
Andrew George is a Member of Parliament representing St Ives in the House of Commons. See Andrew George's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Andrew George represent?
Andrew George sits as Liberal Democrat. See Andrew George's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Andrew George represent?
Andrew George is the Member of Parliament for St Ives. See Andrew George's official Parliament profile.
How long has Andrew George been an MP?
Andrew George has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See Andrew George's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Andrew George?
Andrew George has 3 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Andrew George's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.