Anna Gelderd MP
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Anna Gelderd MP
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Labour MP for South East Cornwall. Champion for our communities and working for our fair share.

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November 28, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Cornwall has so much industrial potential, from critical minerals to renewable energy.

It is great that the Government recognises the skills and resources we hold and is investing £30 million in our Cornish industry through the Kernow Industrial Growth Fund.
November 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Cornwall powered Britain's last industrial revolution and now we have the chance to help drive the next green one.

Monday's statement in Parliament on the UK Critical Minerals Strategy showed that Cornwall, our home, is right at the centre of plans to shape the country’s future.
November 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Great to meet the Chancellor with my Cornish Labour colleagues ahead of today's Budget.

We set out the priorities that matter to residents in our towns and villages and made a strong case for investment across Cornwall.
November 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Political decisions are taken by those who turn up and get involved.

That's why I am so thrilled that this week is UK Parliament Week!
UK Parliament Week
www.ukparliamentweek.org
November 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
As a member of the Labour Rural Research Group, I’m working to make sure national farming policy reflects the real challenges on the ground.

From land access, sustainable food production and weather resilience, we’re pushing for policies rooted in what rural communities actually need.
November 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Our communities in South East Cornwall deserve better services, from healthcare and special educational needs provision to transport and homes.

This week’s meeting with the Devolution Minister was another chance to make that clear.

We set out the issues residents have raised with us.
November 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I was recently on BBC Cornwall, where I spoke more about encouraging a Cornish language option on Duolingo.

I’ve been speaking with Scottish and Welsh colleagues about creating language models, and I’ll continue to explore options with Cornwall Council and Duolingo.
November 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I recently spoke with the Samaritans and the Center for Countering Digital Hate about the importance of keeping our young people safe from the harms of AI tools.

AI presents many opportunities, which South East Cornwall needs to take advantage of, but we must also ensure that there are safeguards.
November 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The MCS Foundation runs a standards scheme to certify small-scale renewable energy installations across the UK.

In South East Cornwall, 3.29% of households have MSC certified heat pumps, and that number is growing.

I’m supporting MCS to expand this rollout.
November 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
My next surgery will be in Torpoint on Saturday 22nd November, so if you’d like to book in, please get in contact via email as soon as possible.

Please come see me if you have any concerns you’d like to raise.
November 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
In an age of disinformation, the BBC needs to remain a trusted source, and I am determined to preserve independent journalism.

That’s why I’ve signed Tonia Antoniazzi’s letter calling for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to answer two vital questions.
November 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Earlier this week, to mark Remembrance, it was an honour to speak in the Chamber about the strength and sacrifice of our incredible Armed Forces community in South East Cornwall.

I am determined to do all I can to support those who give so much for our country. We will remember them, lest we forget
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Livewire Youth Music, based in Saltash, helps young people unlock their creative talents.

It was great to learn more about the vital services they offer and some of the many successes they have had in recent years.
November 14, 2025 at 9:22 AM
We will remember them.

I’ve been honoured to attend Remembrance services and events these past weeks, including the Liskeard Royal British Legion's Concert, which raised an incredible £600.
November 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
I was delighted to be invited by Joy Bassett to participate in an important meeting as part of Roots to Resilience.

I met with representatives from the farming, manufacturing and hospitality sectors to discuss what needs to be done to create vital infrastructure improvements.
November 14, 2025 at 9:16 AM
I was honoured to represent South East Cornwall at the Lostwithiel Remembrance Sunday service.

I want to pay tribute to all those who have served in every conflict for our country. Your sacrifice is a debt that we will never be able to repay.

We will remember them.
November 14, 2025 at 9:12 AM
The Typhoon programme supports over 1,100 jobs in the South West.

So it’s fantastic that the UK has secured a deal with Turkey for 20 more of these, worth up to £8 billion.

I was in the chamber recently to support Luke Pollard deliver his statement.
November 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Every day, locals and visitors alike enjoy the beauty of our natural environment in South East Cornwall. It's part of what makes our area so special, and I'm on your side in fighting to conserve it.

That’s why I’m a Seagrass Champion for the Marine Conservation Society.
November 6, 2025 at 12:20 PM
In Parliament, I raised awareness about our RNLI heroes here in South East Cornwall. The work they do is truly inspiring, and their dedication to keeping local people and tourists safe is unmatched.

I called for their incredibly important work to be recognised.
November 6, 2025 at 12:18 PM
People in South East Cornwall have contacted me about meeting with WASPI campaigners.

Recently in Parliament, I met with representatives to speak further about issues affecting WASPI women in the South West, and I raised some of the specific concerns that people from South East Cornwall had shared.
November 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I recently spoke with Duolingo again about launching a Cornish language option on their app.

It was important to learn about how they develop these language modules, and I'll be working with Cornwall Council and Duolingo to explore how we can make this a reality.
November 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I’m looking at ways we can further support small and medium-sized businesses in South East Cornwall, so that our economy thrives year-round.

It was great to visit Cornish Orchards, where I learned more about how they are combining food and drink production with a hospitality experience.
November 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Sharing some casework wins from October.

I am working to get what you need across many different issues like these.
October 31, 2025 at 1:50 PM
For the second year running, the Chennai Curry House in Looe has won Restaurant of the Year for Cornwall at the National Curry Awards!

What a fantastic achievement, and it really shows how great restaurants in our area are.
October 31, 2025 at 1:40 PM