Derek Thomas MP weekly column May 2nd 2024 Thursday, 2 May, 2024 I spent an enjoyable afternoon with my son at Kellaway Park in Helston on Saturday. This was to watch ‘The Blues’ play their final match of the season in the Toolstation Western League Premier Division and be crowned champions of the division before they move up to the Southern Football League next season. I first met Steve Massey, Sports Director, and Paul Hendry, Chairman and Club Secretary... Local 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
MP's column 21st July 2022 There are two unknowns as I draft this comment piece. Firstly, whether the Lionesses secured their place in the semi-finals of the UEFA Women’s EURO finals... Local News
Education for Climate Action 19th July 2022 Derek Thomas hosted a meeting of West Cornwall’s Climate Focus group to hear about the role of education in preparing children for the challenges of climate... Local News
PM for PM! 14th July 2022 When the PM was answering to the Liaison Select Committee (the committee of Select Committee Chairs) one reason he gave against resigning was the list of... Westminster News
MP's column 7th July 2022 In 2019 I welcomed the then Chancellor, Sajid Javid MP, to the Cornish Pirates ground at Mennaye to ensure the Government fully grasped the vision and plans for... Local News
Freedom of Religion or Belief 5th July 2022 The British Government is hosting a global summit to promote freedom of religion of belief, and I am privileged to be taking part. We need to protect those who... Westminster News
Assisted Dying 4th July 2022 Whatever your view on assisted dying, it is a subject of great importance and should be discussed seriously and openly in Parliament. This afternoon’s debate... Westminster News