MP's column - Fire station visit, veterans and drop in surgeries 25th September 2023 A great privilege of this job is the opportunity to recognise the valuable contributions people make to our community so I was pleased to invite a colleague... Local News
Derek Thomas MP - weekly newspaper column. Farming, GCSEs, and Transport. 31st August 2023 Derek Thomas MP - weekly newspaper column. Farming, GCSEs, and Transport. We could do more to introduce our children to farming and food production in West... Local News
Government unveils £43,000 package for Cornwall to help with recruitment and retention in social care 18th August 2023 Derek Thomas MP has welcomed the news that the Government has unveiled a £43,000 package to help with recruitment and retention in social care across Cornwall... Local News
Derek Thomas MP - weekly newspaper column. Short term accommodation. 18th August 2023 When Parliament is not sitting (as is the case during August) the opportunity to catch up with loose-ends and explore more fully the reasons behind some of the... 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 Penzance 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 NewsOpinions