Good news for the fishing community Wednesday, 24 May, 2023 Derek Thomas MP is delighted that fishing occupations will be added to the Shortage Occupation List (SOL) following recommendations from the Migration Advisory Committee. This means that from this summer, share fishermen, trawler skippers and experienced deckhands on large fishing vessels will benefit from lower fees and salary requirements. This will ensure that the fishing sector can continue to... Westminster News
MP's weekly column 17th May 2023 17th May 2023 On Thursday I was privileged to meet with two groups over coffee and cake. First, was the Nancegollan Village Hall Cafe. The hall was busy with local residents... Local News
Derek Thomas MP continues to back Cornish farming as PM hosts Downing Street Summit 17th May 2023 A Downing Street meeting of the PM and MPs representing rural constituencies paved the way for a long-awaited food and farming summit hosted by the Prime... Westminster News
MP's column. Storm Overflows & Water Quality 4th May 2023 We have become fixated with beating up water and sewage treatment companies over storm overflows. This is motivated by a desire to bring an end to the practice... Articles
Derek Thomas MP welcomes the Minister of State for Employment to the Penzance Dry Dock 26th April 2023 Derek Thomas MP welcomes the Minister of State for Employment to the Penzance Dry Dock Derek Thomas MP was delighted to welcome Guy Opperman, Minister of State... Local News
Derek campaigns for brain tumour funding 15th March 2023 During brain tumour awareness month, Derek has campaigned for the funding of brain tumour research to be improved. At the beginning of the month, he launched a... Westminster News
The future of rail in Penzance and St Erth 3rd February 2023 Derek Thomas MP has met representatives from Network Rail and Great Western Railway to discuss the future of the rail network in West Cornwall. There is an... Local News
Derek campaigns for retrofitting fuel-poor homes 11th 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... 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
