A vibrant tourism sector relies on good transport networks and, at the moment, public transport is nowhere near to offering a viable alternative to cars for most tourists. Therein lies the problem.

This is a big year for UK fishing and on Wednesday next week fishing industry representatives including from Newlyn gather in Westminster to discuss the key considerations that must be addressed for the industry as we leave the EU and the Commons Fisheries Policy.

Good causes in West Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly can apply for up to £20,000 of funding from one of three grant-giving trusts, funded by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. For more information on how to apply, please see here.

I welcome Boris Johnson’s recent announcement of 20,000 new police officers over the next three years to strengthen law and order.

I will work to ensure we get our fair share in West Cornwall and that, when they are needed, they are able to respond quickly and effectively.

I am campaigning for a ‘Greener and Healthier West Cornwall and Scilly’ and I will work tirelessly for decisive action to cut harmful emissions and to protect and enhance nature.

Derek Thomas has received a personal thank-you for his work to help conserve Manx shearwaters and birds in general from the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds).

West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has called for the Government to take urgent action to reduce the amount of plastic pollution.

The level of concern for the future of our planet has been acutely amplified since the IPCC’s reported last October that we have 12 years to reverse a climate catastrophe.

Recently I and many other Conservative MPs have been taken to task on our voting records with regard to climate change.

With environmental issues riding high in public debate, Derek Thomas MP is backing a greater focus on energy efficiency – the missing piece in tackling the climate crisis and how getting a smart meter installed is one way to make a difference.