MP's column Thursday, 4 August, 2022 The triumph of the Lionesses is a well-needed tonic. Not just to cheer us all but to celebrate the fact that women have no reason to feel second fiddle to us men! These players, and women in elite football generally, have had a much steeper hill to climb then male players which is true in other walks of life. I’m hopeful that this will no longer be the case in football, and this should help to... Local News
MP's column 28th July 2022 The vote for Conservative Party Leader now goes to Party members and their choice will become our next Prime Minister on September 5th. The two colleagues still... Local News
MP's column 21st July 2022 There are two unknowns as I draft this comment piece. Firstly, whether the Lionesses secured their place in the semi-finals of the UEFA Women’s EURO finals... Local News
Education for Climate Action 19th July 2022 Derek Thomas hosted a meeting of West Cornwall’s Climate Focus group to hear about the role of education in preparing children for the challenges of climate... Local News
PM for PM! 14th July 2022 When the PM was answering to the Liaison Select Committee (the committee of Select Committee Chairs) one reason he gave against resigning was the list of... Westminster News
MP's column 7th July 2022 In 2019 I welcomed the then Chancellor, Sajid Javid MP, to the Cornish Pirates ground at Mennaye to ensure the Government fully grasped the vision and plans for... Local News
Freedom of Religion or Belief 5th July 2022 The British Government is hosting a global summit to promote freedom of religion of belief, and I am privileged to be taking part. We need to protect those who... Westminster News
Assisted Dying 4th July 2022 Whatever your view on assisted dying, it is a subject of great importance and should be discussed seriously and openly in Parliament. This afternoon’s debate... Speeches in Parliament
Mazey Day and more 30th June 2022 Mazey Day was a great day out and felt good after a three-year break from the usual colourful processions! The Golowan Festival team ensured that there was... Local News
Derek meets Tourism Minister to discuss holiday lets 28th June 2022 Derek and fellow Cornish MP Cherilyn Mackrory yesterday (28 June) met the Tourism Minister to discuss the adverse impact of holiday lets on Cornwall. The... Westminster News
