Rail fares are going through the roof - going by train just isn't affordable any more, it's a luxury. With such poor service, this needs to stop. The Lib Dems will freeze season ticket prices for five years to give us time to fix our broken railways and make sure we're getting what we pay for.

Amongst other improvements we'll:

• Convert the rail network to ultra-low-emission technology
• Allow public sector and not-for-profit companies to run trains
• Sack train operators if they fail to provide a high-quality public service

The Lib Dems will bring about real drug reform - we'll legalise and regulate cannabis to stop criminal gangs and the black market, invest in services to help fight addiction and allow those who use medical cannabis to do so without fear of prosecution.

On Monday Andrew George took part in a Climate Conference hosted by Humphry Davy School. Delegates from over twenty primary and secondary schools came together for the day and took part in a wide range of art, music, science and other environmental workshops with visiting experts and organisations. 

Andrew George was interviewed for Kernow Matters recently, talking about his background, his work as an MP and his thoughts on the way ahead for the country.

This election isn't really about the EU.

It's about the shape of our country for the next generation.

St Ives Liberal Democrats have set up their campaign base in the centre of Penzance.

This election will define our country for the next generation.

Will our country continue to slide? To become increasingly inward-looking, backward-looking and judgemental? Or can we change direction for the better?  Be outward-looking, forward-looking, compassionate?

The climate emergency is an existential threat. Air pollution is damaging too many lives.

The Conservatives haven’t taken this problem seriously. We have no time to lose: this is an urgent crisis that demands real action now. The Liberal Democrats demand action now.

The Liberal Democrats’ admirably strong anti Brexit line is already well understood.  But claiming we would unilaterally stop Brexit without reference to the people through a referendum if we win the next General Election is unnecessary, wrong and counterproductive.

Jo Swinson is doing a great job. But I’m not convinced the Leader’s office has thought this through.  I’m as passionate about wanting to stop this damaging Brexit led by people with dodgy agendas as she is. But this policy will make that job more difficult.

Do you live in the St Ives Constituency? Andrew George wants to hear from you.