The future of rail in Penzance and St Erth 3rd February 2023 Derek Thomas MP has met representatives from Network Rail and Great Western Railway to discuss the future of the rail network in West Cornwall. There is an... Local News
MP's column - Post Offices 8th December 2022 It has been years since the post office branch closed in Newlyn. I’m determined to secure the return of a permanent post office service in Newlyn. In fact, this... Local News
MP's column - sewage discharges 1st December 2022 I'm yet to meet anyone who thinks it's acceptable that sewage is being discharged along the Cornish coast and it is right and proper that Government requires... Local News
MP's column - Penzance Neighbourhood Plan 24th November 2022 The consultation period relating to the Penzance Neighbourhood Plan is well under way. If you have missed the various public events to view the plan there is... Local News
MP's column 17th November 2022 Keep farmers farming has been a theme of the work I’ve been engaged in over the past week. In support of the Nature and Climate Declaration, I led a debate in... Local News
MP's column 10th November 2022 On Monday we kick off National Diabetes Week and Action on Sugar Week. Some colleagues of mine are vocal in Parliament against what they describe as the Nanny... Local News
MP's column 3rd November 2022 Scillonians celebrated news two years ago that £48m was to be made available to replace the ships and upgrade the harbour infrastructure on the sea-link between... Local News
MP's column 27th October 2022 In less than a week since Liz Truss resigned, we have a new Prime Minister which in itself is not entirely unwelcome - although I’m disappointed it is not Penny... Local News
MP's column - from Penwith to Parliament 20th October 2022 Before I set off for Parliament on Monday, I called in at Penwith College to support College Week. The college holds a special place in my heart as years ago... Local News