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St Ives, West Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly

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I am committed to ensure action is taken to cut harmful emissions and enhance nature. This is not only essential for the future of our planet but also improves our health and wellbeing.

 

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Derek Thomas welcomes river pollution taskforce measures

Monday, 25 January, 2021

West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has welcomed the announcement of new moves by industry and government to tackle river and water pollution.

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G7 summit highlights Cornwall at the heart of a 'green industrial revolution'

Friday, 22 January, 2021

Following last weekend’s announcement that Carbis Bay will host the G7 Summit of world leaders in June, West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has pressed the Prime Minister to ensure that the summit focuses on the climate change agenda and a green industrial revolution.

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Carbis Bay G7 Summit gives Cornwall great opportunity on world stage

Monday, 18 January, 2021

West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas says Prime Ministers and Presidents from the world’s leading democracies will enjoy the ‘warmest of welcomes’ when they meet at Carbis Bay in June for the G7 Summit.

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Agriculture plan will reverse long-term decline in wildlife-rich habitats

Monday, 7 December, 2020

The publication of a three-year Agricultural Transition Plan provides an “exciting blueprint” for agriculture as the UK leaves the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), says West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas.

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'Making our homes more energy efficient will help the UK meet net zero targets'

Wednesday, 25 November, 2020

West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has written an influential article arguing for the need to improve the standards of homes if the UK is to meet net zero and levelling up targets.

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More protection for the UK's rare seabirds around Scilly

Friday, 20 November, 2020

West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has welcomed the announcement of the expansion of a protected area in the Isles of Scilly, home to some of UK’s rarest seabirds such as the Manx shearwater and storm petrel.

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Volunteer call to help plant 20,000 trees

Wednesday, 4 November, 2020

West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas is appealing for volunteers to get involved in his Woodland Recovery 2020 project that aims to plant 20,000 trees in the area.

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Sewage Bill will clean up our rivers and coastal waters

Tuesday, 20 October, 2020

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West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas is backing a Private Member’s Bill designed to tackle river pollution from untreated sewage and improve water quality.               

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Plastic straw ban will help protect our marine environment

Wednesday, 7 October, 2020

West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has welcomed the ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds which came into force at the start of the month.

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Save £hundreds on your household bills with a Green Homes Grant

Tuesday, 6 October, 2020

People living in West Cornwall can now get up to £5,000 of energy-efficient home improvements funded by the government as part of a new scheme.

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  • Supporting fishing and farming
  • Promoting business
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