MP's column Friday, 16 April, 2021 It is fitting that the Nation shares in the grief of the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. As I’ve listened to the many tributes over the past few days I’ve learnt a lot about Prince Philip. First and foremost he was completely committed to supporting Her Majesty the Queen but it is evident that he had a canny understanding of how he could use his position as the Queen’s husband as... Local News
'Write off student loans for 2020-21', urges Derek Thomas 16th April 2021 West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has pressed the Government to write off student loans for the 2020-21 academic year. Speaking in a debate on University Students... Local News
MP's Column 8th April 2021 A total of £400,000 has been awarded across three local and valued organisations as part of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund in West Cornwall. At March’s... Local NewsOpinions
MP's column 1st April 2021 I want to take this opportunity as we head to the Easter weekend to thank everyone once again for doing everything necessary to keep covid-19 rates down... Local News
MP's column 26th March 2021 At 1pm on Tuesday the Treasury launched a number of consultations packaged online at www.gov.uk/government/collections/tax-policies-and-consultations-spring... Local News
Derek raises the issue of brain tumour research funding at PMQs 24th March 2021 Derek with Health Secretary Matt Hancock at a Brain Tumour Awareness event in 2017. West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has raised awareness of the importance of... Local News
Derek pledges his support for levelling up goals 19th March 2021 MP Derek Thomas has put his name to a new set of ambitious goals aimed at improving people’s life chances and access to careers both in his West Cornwall... Local News
Rethink on cut to development aid budget would help women around the world 19th March 2021 West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has used a debate to mark International Women’s Day to press the Government to rethink its decision to cut the International Aid... Speeches in Parliament
MP's column 19th March 2021 The second of our Climate Focus events takes place on Wednesday at 4pm (24th March). You can register for a link to this virtual presentation by emailing Derek... Local News
Local health chiefs can decide future of old outpatients site at West Cornwall Hospital 17th March 2021 Confirmation that the future of a small but important part of the core West Cornwall Hospital (WCH) site in Penzance will be decided by local health bosses has... Local News
