MP's column Thursday, 20 January, 2022 The situation in Westminster may seem to be in flux due to GardenGatheringGate. The Prime Minister has a particular problem facing him even if he is absolved of any responsibility. MPs up and down the country were engaged in answering questions and queries from constituents about the interpretation of the rules in the first lockdown. We also took to the airwaves and on social media to repeatedly... Local News
Government confirms Cornwall Council has discretion over Omicron grants 18th January 2022 Derek has asked a parliamentary question to confirm that Cornwall Council has discretion in how it pays out grants to the leisure and hospitality industry. The... Westminster News
Government closes Second Homes loophole 14th January 2022 Derek Thomas MP has welcomed changes to the tax law which will target people who avoid paying their fair share of Council Tax. Currently, owners of second homes... Westminster News
MP's column 13th January 2022 By now Boris may have used Prime Minister’s Questions to settle the issue regarding the May 2020 gathering at No 10. The most uncomfortable part of 2020 for me... Local News
MP's column 6th January 2022 Rather than support businesses across Cornwall and on Scilly I see that Cllr Andrew George has once again seized on the opportunity of using this horrible... Local News
Derek supports increased funding for Cornwall's most vulnerable 22nd December 2021 Derek has welcomed the £4.5 million of additional support that the government is giving to the most vulnerable families in Cornwall. The government’s £500... Local News
Derek backs farmers 21st December 2021 Derek has spoken up for a National Food Strategy, which will ensure nutritious, locally-grown food for everyone in the United Kingdom. Improving the nation’s... Speeches in Parliament
MP's column 16th December 2021 In the real world I was privileged to visit PK Porthcurno, the Cable and Wireless Museum and visitors centre, to mark Dark Skies designation for much of West... Local News
Success for Derek's campaign for daffodils 14th December 2021 Derek Thomas’ campaign for the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme to be extended has succeeded. As a result of Derek’s pressure alongside his Cornish... Westminster News
Derek votes against Covid restrictions 14th December 2021 Derek Thomas has spoken out against the new Covid restrictions introduced by the Government, and voted against the introduction of vaccine passports and... Speeches in Parliament
