Derek Thomas MP weekly column March 14th 2024 Thursday, 14 March, 2024 On Wednesday I introduced a proposed piece of legislation to amend the Wildlife and Countryside Act to transfer powers to the DEFRA Secretary of State for the formal designation of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The Act was last amended in 1981 - since then, significant other legislation to protect and enhance the natural environment has entered the statute book (most notable is the... Local News
Derek Thomas MP weekly column March 5th 2024 5th March 2024 I missed St Piran’s Day activity in West Cornwall, but Parliament did its best to match local celebrations. We declined the dancing, but the six Cornish MPs... Local News
Derek Thomas MP weekly column February 26th 2024 26th February 2024 Opposition Day debates occur most weeks. In all, opposition parties have 20 days a year for these debates, traditionally two debates will be held each day... Local News
The Commons Yesterday Evening 22nd February 2024 The Commons Yesterday Evening The Commons descended into chaos after the SNP lost the opportunity to have a vote on their Opposition Day Motion calling for a... Westminster News
Derek Thomas MP weekly column February 12th 2024 12th February 2024 On September 16th I was promised a visit by the Environment Minister to meet with farmers impacted by the SSSI designation in West Penwith. This was during a... Local News
The Cornish Fish Producers Organisation (CFPO) launched its paper ‘The True Value of Seafood to Cornwall’ 15th January 2024 The Cornish Fish Producers Organisation (CFPO) launched its paper ‘The True Value of Seafood to Cornwall’ report. Fishing has defined coastal communities in... Local News
Derek Thomas MP - Standing Charges, nominate your favourite pub and gas and oil extraction 8th January 2024 There are two causes with deadlines coming up - both on Friday January 19th. The first relates to the standing charge on your electricity or gas supply. The... Local News
Derek Thomas MP weekly column December 11th 2023 15th December 2023 The Rwanda Scheme (legislation that allows the Government the right to deport people immediately they arrive in the UK via an illegal route) began its passage... Local News
Derek Thomas MP is highlighting apprenticeship roles that could help transform the UK energy sector to people in West Cornwall. 15th December 2023 The programmes are run by National Grid, which sits at the heart of the energy system, connecting millions of individuals, households and businesses to the... Local News
Derek Thomas MP - weekly column Ofgem and public facing services 4th December 2023 Last week I mentioned that my energy supplier, applied a Balance Forecast algorithm, fixing the direct debit much higher than my monthly energy use. This was... Local News