400 billion tonnes of ice melted into the sea in Greenland in 2012. Four times more than in 2003. The ice is melting faster than expected and in regions where the ice was not expected to melt. Should the ice melt altogether then the sea level would rise by 23 feet.

MP Derek Thomas hopes that the announcement of a £27 million pound boost for cycling, heritage and wildlife projects along the A30 in Mid-Cornwall will pave the way for further, similar investment in the west of the county.

West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas says that a new academy which will train Cornish people to work in health and social care services will have a “huge impact” on workforce shortages in the sector.

In a debate last week on economic growth in the South West I was keen to stress that there is an area that offers great opportunities to create skilled jobs and a sustainable future and that Cornwall has a specific tale to share. We have a positive track record of caring for our environment.

Many of us are pleased that GWR are carrying out works to upgrade the railway across the South West of England. These changes will deliver more seats and improved reliability of services.

Derek Thomas MP is encouraging local charities and good causes to apply for over £3million of funding that has been raised by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Against the backdrop of Brexit-related economic uncertainty, the Newlyn Pier & Harbour Commissioners have taken the decision to focus on improvements to the harbour environment that will bring tangible benefits in the current climate rather than longer-term, larger-scale development via EU fu

It may have escaped people’s notice that the Government’s energy price cap came into force on 1st January. This is unless you have seen a recent rise in your supplier’s standing charge.

Derek Thomas MP for West Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly welcomes an open letter from the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Leadership Board to EU nationals living in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, encouraging them to apply for settled status.