Derek Thomas MP weekly column April 18th 2024 Thursday, 18 April, 2024 Local Rotarians are backing a Cornish campaign (spearheaded by surgeons at RCHT) to set up a new Robotic Surgery Service on the Treliske site. I’ve received a number of emails on the subject and was privileged to hear firsthand from the consultant leading the effort why this is such a worthy initiative. On Wednesday I was pleased to raise the profile of the effort for a robotic service by asking... Local News
MP's column 15th September 2022 Cornwall and Scilly pulled out all the stops to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee just three months ago and it was such an uplifting occasion. For many it... Local News
Derek's tribute to the Queen 9th September 2022 I returned to Westminster today for a special session of the House of Commons. Members of Parliament paid tribute to the Queen, led by the Speaker, the Prime... Westminster News
MP's column 8th September 2022 It’s good to have the new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, in post now and I get the impression that she shares the view that the rising energy costs facing... Local News
Derek at Liz Truss's first Prime Minister's Questions 7th September 2022 Businesses, big and small, in West Cornwall and on Scilly are exposed to horrific energy price increases without the restraint of a price cap or Government... Westminster News
Urgent Questions about sewage at Long Rock 6th September 2022 Reports that Long Rock recorded 19 combined sewer overflow notifications this bathing season is obviously a concern, and Derek was able to press Southwest Water... Westminster News
Small Hospitals 6th September 2022 DEREK SPEAKS UP FOR WEST CORNWALL HOSPITAL AND ST MARY’S DEREK DEMANDS ACTION FROM THE MINISTER FOR HEALTH AS PARLIAMENT RETURNS Derek Thomas has used a... Westminster News
MP's column 25th August 2022 As Cornwall has become an even more attractive destination we have adjusted to the increase in traffic and population and found ways to carry on our work and... Local News
MP's column 4th 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... 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