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
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
Mazey Day and more 30th June 2022 Mazey Day was a great day out and felt good after a three-year break from the usual colourful processions! The Golowan Festival team ensured that there was... Local News
Derek campaigns to save Penzance ticket office 28th June 2022 Derek has launched a campaign to save Penzance ticket office – and he needs the help of train passengers from West Cornwall to show how necessary it is. There... Local News
Rail strikes in Cornwall 23rd June 2022 Cornwall is cut off from the rail network for much of this week due to strike action. The best that Sir Keir Starmer can do is say the Government wants this... Local News
MP's column 16th June 2022 There is plenty going on in Parliament and an opportunity for readers to engage if this sparks an interest! On Tuesday I spoke in support of our inshore fishing... Local News