Derek campaigns for retrofitting fuel-poor homes Wednesday, 11 January, 2023 Derek Thomas has used a Westminster debate on Fossil Fuels and the Cost of Living to boost his campaign for energy-efficient homes. Green MP Caroline Lucas brought a debate in Westminster Hall to highlight the place of fossil fuels at the heart of climate and cost of living crises - and how insulating the nation can solve both. Westminster Hall debates give backbenchers an opportunity to bring... Speeches in Parliament
MP's Christmas column 21st December 2022 Parliament has been busy with the issues that are not easily resolved! The Prime Minister set out his approach to bringing an end to the channel crossings by... Westminster News
MP's column - changes to the Levelling Up Bill 15th December 2022 There are occasions in this job where it is possible to make a real difference and the way that Cornwall’s MPs have secured tangible improvements in the... Westminster News
Helicopters in St Ives 14th December 2022 Derek has made progress in his campaign to ensure helicopter pleasure flights are subject to planning law. In St Ives, a relaxation of planning laws has enabled... Ministerial letters
Taxes on business 13th December 2022 I am continuing to campaign on business taxes, which affect the businesses in our communities. Business rates tax the existence of a business within a building... Speeches in Parliament
Levelling Up Bill 13th December 2022 Derek Thomas MP has welcomed the Levelling Up Bill, which has reached its final stages in the Commons today before it heads across to the Lords. Levelling Up... Westminster News
MP's column - Post Offices 8th December 2022 It has been years since the post office branch closed in Newlyn. I’m determined to secure the return of a permanent post office service in Newlyn. In fact, this... Local News
MP's column - sewage discharges 1st December 2022 I'm yet to meet anyone who thinks it's acceptable that sewage is being discharged along the Cornish coast and it is right and proper that Government requires... Local News
Derek backs British farmers 24th November 2022 Derek is supporting British farmers in Westminster and in West Cornwall, and pushing food security up the political agenda. Last week, he joined over 80 farmers... Speeches in Parliament
MP's column - Penzance Neighbourhood Plan 24th November 2022 The consultation period relating to the Penzance Neighbourhood Plan is well under way. If you have missed the various public events to view the plan there is... Local News
