Derek Thomas MP weekly column April 25th 2024 Thursday, 25 April, 2024 On Thursday 2nd May we have the opportunity to choose the next Police and Crime Commissioner to lead Devon and Cornwall Police Force. The job of a Police and Crime Commissioner is to ensure an effective policing operation. His or her job is to shape the priorities of the police based on what we, the public, raise as a priority or concern. An example of this in Cornwall (under our current Police... Local News
MP's column - The Bank of England and interest rates 11th August 2023 I’m no economist but have serious misgivings about the Bank of England’s approach to inflation. Firstly, the BofE kept interest rates far too low for far too... Local News
MP's column: Supporting small businesses, Edward Hain Memorial Foundation and the ticket office consultation 27th July 2023 Last week I attended a small business energy and cost of living drop-in in Parliament hosted by Smart Energy GB, Citizens Advice, the British Chambers of... Local News
Edward Hain Memorial Hospital 25th July 2023 There's no straightforward or well-trodden path to return an NHS hospital to its local community but St Ives has done it! Achieved only because of the... Local News
MP's column: Hospital update, ticket office consultation and a royal visit. 20th July 2023 I’m delighted that NHS England has confirmed that the money is still available as previously promised to build the new outpatient department at West Cornwall... Local News
Penzance Ticket Office Campaign 7th July 2023 P enzance Ticket Office - proposed changes in 2024. Derek Thomas MP is asking local people to take part in the consultation to have their say. Penzance ticket... Local News
MP's Column 21st June 2023 Led by Truro and Falmouth MP, Cherilyn Mackrory, Cornwall’s MPs worked with Cornwall’s Council Cabinet to secure the opportunity to host this year’s Armed... Local News
Derek Thomas MP - The Royal Cornwall Show at its best. 14th June 2023 There is no doubt that Boris has unique and effective qualities. You would always want him on your team when these are put to good use. He demonstrated this as... Local News
Good news for the fishing community 24th 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... 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